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Charles Chappell Obituary

TALLADEGA - Funeral services for Charles Andrew Chappell, 81, of Talladega will be Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega. Rev. Ricky Milford will officiate and burial will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park. His family will receive friends Sunday from 12:30 till service time.
Mr. Chappell passed away Feb. 22, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Chappell was a native of Kansas and attended Gallaudet Day School in St. Louis. He moved to Talladega at the age of 12 with his parents, William C. and Grace Galloway Chappell. He graduated from ASD in 1952 and then attended Gallaudet College. He was inducted into the ASD Hall of Fame in 1991, received the NAD Golden Hand Award in June 2003, was an Honorary lieutenant colonel for the Alabama State Militia, April 1977, for Gov. George Wallace. He received the AAD Distinguished Service Award in 1985, and received the AAD Loyal Service Award in 1987. He was a lifetime blood donor, contributing more than 30 gallons, was a longtime leader in the Deaf and Hearing Community, and an honorary lifetime member of AAD. He also worked at Bemis Company and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Alabama football fan.
Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gloria Perhai Chappell' children, Randall A. Chappell (Sheila), Rebecca C. Taylor (Danny) and Rosemary C. Guy (Ron); grandchildren, Summer Chappell, Andrew Chappell, Zoe T. Rose, William "BJ" Chappell, Krystal Thompson, Ross Harry, Abbie Taylor and Ryan Chappell; great-grandchildren, Bayleigh Akins and McKenzie Rose; five stepgrandchildren and numerous stepgreat-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lucille Chappell; nieces, Pat Williams and Brenda Battles; nephews, Charles Chappell, Harry Hellon and Billy Hellon.
Pallbearers will be Andrew, William and James Ryan Chappell, Ross Harry, Eric Guy and Patrick Robinson. AAD members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to ASDAA Hall of Fame, c/o Jerry Shaw, 1139 Shady Lane Circle, Talladega AL 35160 or AAD Scholarship Fund for YLC c/o of Rann Gordon, 1301 Campbell Lane, Talladega, AL 35160.
Special thank you to caregivers Jerry and Cynthia Shaw.
On line condolences can be sent to www.usreyfuneralhome.com.
Usrey Funeral Home will direct the service.

Published by The Daily Home on Feb. 24, 2013.
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Pawpaw Chappell will me missed. We only had a very short time to get to know him.
But we walk away with a life time of wonderful memories we have had with him. Wonderful wonderful man. Every time I think of him I cant help but smile. We love you pawpaw.
He touched Daniels heart deeper than any one ever knew. As he did with all of us.

March 4, 2013

We, the Mnich family, are deeply saddened to learn of Charles' passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,
Wayne Mnich and family (Mark, Mike, and Missy, as well as their spouses)

Peggy Mnich

March 1, 2013

Our condolences to you, Gloria and his families for your love loss and we love you all...Paul and Mary Casey

Mary Casey

February 28, 2013

My deepest sympathy and prayer are with you all the family. I will miss him and always remember him in my heart. He is rest in peace. God will comfort all of you. Ily Linda Shoemaker

Linda Shoemaker

February 26, 2013

The most high (Psalm 83:18) promises these things are only temporary. Romans 8:18. I send my deepest condolences

James Rooks

February 26, 2013

Gloria, I am sorry for ur loss of ur hubby Charles . I miss him always. He is free with JESUS. GOD bless u all . I love u as JESUS LOVES U ALL :-)

Vickie Fields

February 25, 2013

Gloria, my prayers are with you and your family. Charles will be missed greatly. I will always remember him as a PE teacher when I was a student at ASD. Sending hugs to your family. Peggy (thomas) Sierra.

February 24, 2013

Gloria & family, you all are in my prayer and thoughts during this time of grief... Charlie had a great sense of humor and was truly loved by all .. a great ASD supporter and worker .. I am sure you all will have wonderful memories to cherish that is something no one can take from you ..am so sorry that i live so far away and can't be there so i am sending a big HUG

Glenda Manley Mathis

February 24, 2013

Gloria and family, I will miss Charlie's sweet smile. He was always an encourager to me! He was a wonderful man.
Shirley Hamer

February 24, 2013

Gloria, Sorry for your loss and we miss him. We are praying for you and your family. Love ya!

Timmy & Louise Thomas

February 24, 2013

Gloria, Charlie was a wonderful man. I loved his humor. I have missed seeing him at FUMC over he past few years. He will always have a special place in my heart. I love you both.

Barbara "Pete" Klinghard

February 24, 2013

Gloria, I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Charlie. He will be missed. I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen (Moore) Robertson

February 24, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the girls Gloria and keeping you in my thoughts.
Karen Moore Robertson

February 24, 2013

Deepest sympathy goes out to Gloria and the entire Chappell family. I can visualize my father hearing his distinctive laughter (eeeeeeeee) ....I know that guy...he is Charlie Chappell from Talladega! He will be missed, not forgotten for what he had done for the deaf community. May he rest in peace.

Judith M. Gilliam

February 24, 2013

Hello! I was kid with him at PE and remember him was great man. I miss you all.

Eugene Berry

February 24, 2013

Blessings...that what you received when you visited my Uncle Charlie. He always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. My Dad, Marvin and Charlies brother loved each other and always laughed when they were together. They are laughing now...

Brenda Reynolds-Battles

February 24, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with your family!

Susan Farmer

February 24, 2013

I am praying for you, Gloria, and your family.

Peggy Terrell Schmidt

February 24, 2013

I new mr Chappell when I worked for Winn Dixie and I could not sign I could always talk to him an his wife through the years I would see him he always had a big ole Smile on his face mr Charles will be missed

Jimmy Scott

February 24, 2013

To The chappell s family
I m so sorry of charles passed away.
We praying for your family.
God bless all our hearts.
Kimberly Turner

Kimberly Turner

February 24, 2013

Charles Chappell will be very dearly missed, he was a wonderful man that I have known in ASD. I will always love you and miss you.

Kathy Sprinkel/White

February 24, 2013

Thank you for the laughs and great memories. I miss you so much Pawpaw <3

Krys Thompson

February 24, 2013

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