John Chamberlain Jr.

John Louis Chamberlain, Jr., known to his family and friends as Bubba, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014. He was 39 years old. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chamberlain and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Edward Mann. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kimberly Stephenson Chamberlain and daughters Makayla Nash and Arabella "Bella" Lee, and stepson, Joseph "Joey" William Stephenson. He is also survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Louis Chamberlain, Sr.; sister Elva (Jay) Chamberlain Puig and their children Jordan, Riley, and Edward; and brother Frank "Pancho" (Mariana) Chamberlain and their children Hanna, Allegra, and Milana. His wife, daughters, and the ranch were Bubba's passion and joy. He grew up spending his time calf roping and team roping at the Chamberlain Ranch and competed in youth rodeo in organizations such as TYRA, YRA, AJRA, and THSRA. It was through these organizations that he grew into a formidable roper and met so many wonderful people who remained such a vital part of his life. A native Laredoan, Bubba graduated from United High School in 1993. Those that grew up with him from the early years at Nye and Trautman Elementary throughout high school would remember his charm and his passion for living life to the fullest. He had a way of lighting up the room wherever he went. He attended and was on the rodeo team for Uvalde Junior College and Southwest Texas University before returning to Laredo. In recent years, he and his wife, Kim, established KC Services which turned into a very successful and reputable company in the oilfield community. He was a man whose heart overflowed with generosity, love, and a tenacity for living. They were members of Christian Faith Center in Dilley, Texas, where they met, fell in love, and later married. In recent years, they have attended The Church of the Crossroads in Laredo. We invite you to join us in celebrating his life, on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Church of the Crossroads, 1301 International Blvd, Laredo, TX 78045. The family will be receiving condolences from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A prayer service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jacky Stephenson officiating. Interment will then follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers are: John L. Chamberlain Sr., Pancho Chamberlain, Joey Stephenson, Jay Puig, Javi Acevedo, Carlos Bazan, Cliff Davis, Jason Garcia, Mario Gonzalez, Frank Montague, Clayton Patterson, and Joe Verastegui. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956) 722-8850.