Ned Elwood Chamblee, age 82, of Starr, SC, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home.

Born December 13, 1941, in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Albert Chamblee and Helen Ion McGee Chamblee. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Neil Chamblee, Frank Chamblee, and Dan Chamblee; and grandson, Alex Chamblee.

Ned was a graduate of Boys High, was the owner and operator of Chamblee’s Groceries, and was a farmer who raised cattle and hogs. He later moved to Texas and worked on oil field. In the last 10 years of his career, he worked as a chief engineer on offshore supply boats off the coast of Nigeria. He was a loving father and grandfather and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his children, Tracy Chamblee Rainey, Alycia Chamblee Nash, and Travis Darrell Chamblee; brother, Jones Chamblee; sister, Patti Greenway; grandchildren, Jessica Tergeoglou (Nic), Magen Rainey, Devon Kaleb Black, Marty Ethan Nash, and Adam Chamblee; and great grandchildren, Raven, Sterling, and Landon.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 4:00-5:45 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 6:00 pm in the Chapel with Rev. Barry Davis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621, or Middleton Road Baptist Church, 1705 Middleton Rd., Anderson, SC 29624.