Joe Lee Chambers

Joe Lee Chambers, 77, of Carmel, Indiana departed this life Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Joe was born December 17, 1940 in Dallas, TX. Joe grew up and attended schools in Dallas and then earned his architectural degree from Southern Methodist University. Upon graduation, Joe pursued and earned his radio broadcast license and taught drafting at the Elkins Institute. On September 30, 1967, Joe married Lynda Harris in Dallas, TX. He then began a long career for McDonald's Corporation in Oak Brook, IL. Joe designed the company's first drive-thru window and the Playscape playgrounds. Later, he worked for Hardees Corporation and retired in 2010 from Steak and Shake Restaurant Company. In retirement, Joe and Lynda enjoyed watching their grandchildren grow, cards with friends, taking cruises and appreciating the little things in life. Joe was a true gentleman who lived peacefully and died peacefully. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Lynda Sue Chambers, his beloved children, Steve Chambers and Debby (Rick) Kuhn and his devoted grandchildren, Zachary and Ryan Chambers and Tyler, Jessica, Abby and Jillian Kuhn. A casual celebration of Joe's life (along with a few ga...[more]

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of poker) will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 28th at Leppert Mortuary - Smith Carmel Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org Online condolences at: www.leppertmortuary.com