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Richard Chappelle Obituary
Barbara Chappelle; children,
Richard, Jr., Beverly (Curtis)
Walker, Kristen (Don) Caldwell, two sisters; and one brother; two grandsons. Visitation will be held on Thursday, 5 to 7 PM at the church. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11 AM at Mt. Herman AME Church, 401 NW 7th Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, with Bishop McKinley Young, Presiding Prelate, 11th Epsicopal District, and eulogist. Interment: Dade Memorial Park, Miami, FL. POSTELL'S MORTUARY is providing service for the Chappelle family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Chappelle
Suzanne Matale
April 2, 2020
Miniver Kawanda-Beasley
July 8, 2012
I have being blessed to leave in the USA and Bishop Chappelle played a role through his mission in Zambia. May the all mighty God keep his soul.I will forever be grateful.My prayers are with the family.
Rev. James Banana
May 13, 2012
Bishop Chappelle gave me an opportunity in 1998 when he admitted me to the conference of the Northeast West Ms Annual Conference in Grenada, MS. @ Powell Chapel. To God be the Glory for his service and God bless the Chappelle Family
Yumba Matipa
April 22, 2012
My condolences to mother chappelle and family. It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Bishop R.A. Chappelle's death. We know know God is with you. We know He has a plan.We trust and believe, and it's in this trust that we thank Him for everything. I'm praying for peace and calm from above for you and your family during this difficult time.
Rev. Yumba Matipa
Calgary, Alberta
franklin Membe
April 13, 2012
To all the Bishops of African Methodist Episcopal Church,all the
presiding Elders,pastors and their spouses.l would like to pass my
condolenses to mother chappelle and family for such a big loss.l
admired the Bishop for his dedicated of hard work ,he was son of God
.Indeed it was a blessing to have him sent to Africa for we learnt a lot
from him.
Most people including myself learnt a lot through his education and
administration.l really would have loved to be there, to pay my respect
but l dont have the oppotunity to come.I wish the family of Mother
and Bishop Chappelle, Gods comfort during this hard time.May his
sour rest in peace. Rev. Apostall Franklin Membe
suzanne Matale
April 13, 2012
On the occasion of the funeral of our beloved Bishop
Richard Allen Chappelle Sr, we join the family, the entire
African Methodist Episcopal Church and friends in
remembering him with fond and loving memories.
We remember with warm-hearted recollections the
sacrifices, dedicated service and love which he showed to
the people and the Church in Africa during his eight years
[1984 - 1992] of pastoral duty to the 17th District of the great
African Methodist Episcopal Church.
We are praying for comfort and strength for Mother
Barbara Chappelle, the family and the Church, during this
difficult time.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
James Matale and Rev Suzanne Membe-Matale
Hilda Membe
April 12, 2012
To Mother Barbara Chappelle and Kristen Nicole.
I have realised that this funeral will not be complete without an input about experiences of this great Son of Africa, for his roles in the Continent of Africa and also the effect he has had on my life. Many members of African Methodist Episcopal Church in Africa have given testimonies to the effect that Bishop, Dr Richard Allen Chappelle,Sr. whose body is lying here now has brought education and administration in the A.M.E. Church as a whole.
Most people in Africa understood their Church and its administration under the leadership of Bishop Chappelle. He was indeed a prophet of God.
As his secretary for the 17th and 18th Districts I saw how he worked and dedicated his life to his work. I saw and witnessed much developments to the Districts. I have learned alot and I will always treasure his teachings for the rest of my life. During the time that I travelled with him (them) in the remote areas (undeveloped) he never complained about anything. He ate what people ate and never not in any discussion complained. Really he was dedicated to his work and to his God.
For me, this man picked me up, trained me and worked for him all his time he spent in Africa. I grew both spiritually and mentally under his leadership, that conforted my whole family and because this was the man who in a way appreciated the role of my father Dr. J.L.C. Membe in Central Africa. His life and his death means alot to my family and the whole entire District.
My Brother and Sisters passed their condolences, they would have been here if they had an opportunity to come but they have failed to come.
I wish the family of Bishop R A Chappelle, Sr. Mother Barbara Chappelle and Kristen Nicole God's comfort in this time of sorrow.
May the soul of Bishop Chappelle rest in peace and God bless.Hildah Membe.
yvonne membe
April 12, 2012
My Condolences to the family and mother chappelle..Bishop chappelle was family to me too.I had an opportunity to stay and know him since my mum worked as his secretary in the 17th and 18 th district in Africa."Bishop you have gone,but your memories will live with me.
I thank God for the times we shared..May God keep and bless you.Until we meet again." Thank you mother Mother Chappelle for everthing.May God comfort you through this hard time.
April 11, 2012
My condolences to Mother Barbara and Family on the passing away of a dear husband, father and grand father and a Good past Bishop of the 17th Episcopal District. May the Good Lord Be with you during this time and forever. Deborah Membe
Rev. Rosetta Swinton
April 10, 2012
We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of The Right Reverend Bishop Richard Allen Chappelle, Sr., the 108th Bishop Of African Methodist Episcopal Church. Our deepest sympathy goes to Mother Barbara Chappelle; children, Richard, Jr., Beverly (Curtis) Walker, Kristen (Don) Caldwell and the entire family. May the joy of the Lord be your strength. Please receive our love and prayers to you from “The Warm Heart of Africa.� May God bless you.
Your brothers and sisters from Malawi, the pastor, officers and members of
McAllister A.M.E. International Worship Centre of Blantyre Malawi, Central Africa, will keep you in our prayers.
Reverend Rosetta Swinton – Pastor
P.O. Box 3185
Blantyre, Malawi
phyllis curry
April 10, 2012
to cousins Barbara & Kristen & Crissy. I am sorry to hear of your loved one's passing. May God be with you all & strengthen you. love you, Phyllis Wiiliams Curry (Bettye Lou daughter)
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