Dr. V. F. Chamberlain

Dr. Vander Franklin Chamberlain (Pop), age 91, of 117 Shaw Street, Randleman died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.Mr. Chamberlain was born July 7, 1917 at Yadkinville, NC the son of T. H. and Pearl Joyner Chamberlain. Dr. Chamberlain was a native of Yadkinville, NC and was a Lt. in the U.S. Navy during WWII.He was a graduate of Guilford College and Emory University School of Dentistry. He was a dentist in Randleman where he retired in 1985. He was a former City Alderman, member of Randleman Savings & Loan Board and a member of the Randleman A.B.C. Board. Dr Chamberlain was a member of Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church. Dr. Chamberlain loved the outdoors, his garden and bee keeping. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Chamberlin; sister, Lillian Chamberlain Arnold; brother, Allen Chamberlain and grand-daughter, Lori Bowman He is survived by sons: Jeffrey Van Chamberlain and his wife Kristi Chamberlain and Dale Bowman both of Randleman, NC, Randy Johnson and his wife Joan Johnson of Julian, NC; daughter: Cindy Keeling and her husband Jimmy of Asheboro, NC; grandchildren: James P. Keeling, Amy Crutchfield, Jonathan Johnson, Josh Lohr and Dustin Lohr; great grandchildren: Morgan Crutchfield and Noah Crutchfield; Special Friend, Chloe His Dog; several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends Monday, June 1, 2009 at the home, 117 Shaw Street, Randleman, NC. The Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Randolph Memorial Park, 4538 US Hwy 220 Bus. North, Asheboro with Rev. Scott Kidd officiating. Military Honors by the Randolph Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 119 W. River Drive, Randleman, NC 27371On-line condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com