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Donald CHAPMAN Obituary
He was a native and lifelong resident of Hampton, where he had worked for Howmet Alcoa for 22 years. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he loved fishing and woodworking. He never met a stranger and was liked by everyone he met. He was always cheerful and would do anything for anybody.
Preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Peggy Chapman; survivors include his wife, Linda Chapman; his son, Gerald Lee Chapman and his wife, Becky; and two grandsons, Jacob and Matthew Chapman.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 Monday, June 21, 2010, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be private. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald CHAPMAN
kyle Helms
July 3, 2010
Hey Linda, Im sorry to hear about Gerald. If there s anything I can do for you let me no ok.
lynda pierce
June 25, 2010
im so sorry for your loss.im thinking about you all the time. it just doesnt seem real or fair time will heal and i know you probably dont thimnk so right now but it will take care love mmaw
Pam & Josh Sabec
June 24, 2010
Linda,
So sorry to hear about Gerald's passing. It has been too long since I have seen you both, but you still have a place in my heart. I know that you have many great friends to support and help you through this difficult time.
Please know that you remain in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences.
Marilyn Breckley
June 23, 2010
Linda, I was shocked to hear of your loss. I have know you and Gerald for so many years. he always spoke so highly of you. His eyes would light up with he spoke of you. I would not go through structural wax without stopping to to talk to Gerald. He would always make you laugh and you would leave feeling better. It was funny how he would nudge you to make sure you were listening. When he moved to receiving he would deliver packages to the EDC for me and always stop for a few minutes and talk to us. I can't imagine work without him there. He will be truely missed. May you find comfort and peace in all of your memories together.
Charlie (Gerald) and his two angels
Terri Tharpe
June 23, 2010
June 23, 2010
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. We will deeply miss his humor and outgoing nature. I remember the times we went out on the boat and went to those infamous pig roasts. We really had a blast and it was largely in part to Gerald. His way of poking you in the side when telling a story, to make sure you were paying attention,was priceless. The Good Lord has a very special man with him now. We all share your loss of a man with sparkling humor and limitless generosity. I miss you and love you very much. I'll get with you when I return in July.
Ann and Jim Mote
elaine moss-kirk
June 22, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are with your family, i knew him as bulldog when i was 16 . seen him driving down pembroke a couple weeks ago in a white truck smiling. he had alot of beach friends back then, donna younce h-p, bobby, danny edmonds, donnie cole, donnie has passed bobby also i'm sure they'll see each other again. i wish through the years i could have talk to him he always made me laugh.
Terri & Jerry Tharpe
June 22, 2010
Never will forget the stories he would tell by the end of the story I would be laughn or smiln. And during the story I would get a elbow or two to make sure I was listenin. Never forget the one about smelln the turkey and the oven wasn't even on, you know the one Linda. Keep laughn and smilin. He would want it that way. Remember the good times in your time of loss. Theres a special place up there for him. Gonna miss him. Thoughts and prayers to family Love ya girl
June 22, 2010
The lose of a good friend does not campare to the lose of a life partner. The news of your lose has sadden us and no words can express how we feel. I will truly miss Gerald and his loving ways. With our deepest sympathy for your lose.
Ken & Karen Grady
Jerry & Lisa Highland
June 21, 2010
I knew Gerald from making deliveries at Howmet. He made coming up to the plant a new experience each day. I wish his family all the best and hope that your healing process is filled with the wonderful memories you all share of Gerald.
I did not know Gerald personally but heard about him from my husband. I know thanks to his introducing us to Lee that we saved a great deal when our Heat went out last year. Thanks Gerald for your advice and help.
Catrinia Barneycastle
June 21, 2010
Linda, Lee & Family
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Geralds passing. The years came and went, but, I never lost touch in my heart for you and him. I will always remember you guys as young,full of life and happy.We will keep you all in our prayers and in our hearts.
With all my love,
Tina & Harold
Faye Grant
June 21, 2010
Linda, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
June 21, 2010
Linda and Lee Chapman
We have known you all for 40 plus years and Gerald will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Winifred,Delores, Bruce, Bryan and Jennie Fair
Gordon Stage
June 21, 2010
Linda, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I will truly miss "Bulldog". I have always considered him a true friend. He never failed to stop and talk as he made his way through the plant. I remember the good times from long ago, and how he could not stop talking about you. He truly loved you and his family. I will never forget him.
Cheryl Hooks
June 21, 2010
Linda & Family
So sorry to hear of your loss! Linda,We lost touch over the years but will always remember when we were just a bunch of young newlyweds with not a clue what life was all about! You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers!
Much love,
Cherrie & Tommy Hooks
wynn pollard
June 21, 2010
Lee and Family, MY prayers and thoughts go out to you in this most difficult time in your lives.
Mike Embler
June 21, 2010
Linda,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bobbie Payne
June 21, 2010
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gerald will be missed by many. One of my fondest thoughts of him is, whenever he talked about you, he always glowed and called you his bride. That always made my heart happy for you.
Christopher Deckard
June 20, 2010
Linda and Family,
Even though I haven't seen my uncle in a long time. He was a very kind and loving man who would do anything for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him. I thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Christopher Deckard
June 20, 2010
The Chapman Family,
We never met Mr. Chapman but it is obvious by reading his friends entries that he was a good man and touched many lifes in a loving way. We have come to know Lee and Becky as good friends thru Liberty Baptist Church. Our heartfelt prayers will be with you all. God Bless, John & Sue Millette
Paul Foster
June 20, 2010
Linda ,I am very sorry about your loss
Janie Wiesen
June 20, 2010
Gerald will be missed so very much by everyone in our little neighborhood. He was a friend to everyone he met, always happy to lend a hand. He always had a smile on his face. He never hesitated to say how much he loved his wife Linda, or to talk about how proud he was of Lee and Becky and his grandsons. I hope that all the wonderful memories of what a fine man he was will bring you comfort in the days ahead. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Sharon Johnson
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I will truly miss not seeing or talking to Gerald every morning as I entered the plant through the receiving area .
June 20, 2010
Linda and Family,
My heart was touched to hear of Gerald's passing. He made me laugh often at work as I tried to return the favor. We once agreed to make sure we stop and talked when we saw each other and we did.
He was a genuine man with no agenda and today those men are of rare value. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. God brings comfort and peace to our hearts when our minds lack understanding.
In God's Peace,
Oscar McClary & Family
Charlie Maslankowski
June 20, 2010
Dear Linda and family,
I heard the sad and shocking news from JR Strickland, one of Gerald's buddies in Structural wax.
The last time I spoke with Gerald was like most. He was in rare form, ornery as ever and had that big grin on his face. I consider him one of many friends at Howmet that I will never forget.
I'm sure that you and the family will miss him so much, but know that he will be watching over all of us.
Terry Massie
June 20, 2010
Linda, I'm so sorry. Praying for your comfort and peace. Love you.
June 20, 2010
Dear Linda and family,
I am extremely shocked and saddened to learn of your loss.....I still cannot wrap my mind around it.
Gerald was the type of person that would give anyone the shirt off of his back to help someone in need, and he could lighten the atmosphere in any room with his mere presence and offbeat sense of humor. He was a good and decent man; and one who will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him and were touched by his kindness and and down-to-earth personality. Indeed, he was a gentle soul.
Please know that Gerald is in a better place now, suffused with a transcendent peace and tranquility, and free of mortal pain and anguish. He now resides in the Presence of the Lord, and a new star shines brightly in the evening sky as he looks down upon us from his Heavenly abode.
This world is not conclusion,
A sequel stands beyond,
Invisible, as music,
But positive, as sound.
---Emily Dickinson---
Gerald was a good friend to me in my time of need many years ago, and I will always be grateful for his assistance. We shared a lot of laughs whenever he would come by to cut wood for one of his projects, and the man was downright formidable with a cue stick in his hand! Most of all, Gerald was a friend to me, and one that I hope to see again on the other side.
Godspeed my friend, Gregg Lindeman
Connie Clement
June 20, 2010
Linda and Family, There are no words to express how very sorry I am for your loss. Gerald was a very friendy person, when you would see him he always had time for a little chat, he made everyone he knew feel like he cared about them.He will be missed by all that knew him.My prayers are with you and I am here if you need me.
Michael & Gail Gulla
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
barbara welch
June 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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