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Willie C. Chapel Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Willie Curtis Chapel Sr., 61, departed this earth Sept. 24, 2010. A native of Texas, Willie was born April 18, 1949. He was predeceased by his mother, Katie M. Chapel; and sister, Doris E. Chapel. He graduated from Brenham High School in Texas. Willie was married to Barbara R. Chapel. He retired from the Ford Plant, and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was an active member of Greater St. Andrews AME Church. Willie is survived by his father, Mr. Freddie L. Chapel Sr.; his sisters, Mrs. Freddie M. Chapel Wright, Ms. Eva E. Chapel, Mrs. Wanda J. Chapel Williams (Delmus); his brothers, Mr. Freddie L. Chapel Jr. (Agnes), the Rev. Lonnie E. Chapel (Tommie Joyce) and Louis B. Chapel (Julie); daughter, Barbara R. Cartwright (Calvin Blount); sons, Willis D. Robbins, Tony O. Robbins (Linda), Willie C. Chapel Jr. (Kia) and Deonte Valentine; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. The homegoing celebration will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greater St. Andrews AME Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Berkley Ave. Chapel. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 30, 2010.

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Steven Williams

October 6, 2010

To the Chapel family you have my condolences. Willie loved his family. You all know how much he loved family reunions.That was his way of keeping the family together.
I know you will truly miss him.Take care!

LELA HOLLAND-HARRIS

October 5, 2010

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. in all thy way acknowledge him, and he will direct thy path. My thoughts and prayers are with you during your sorrows.Proverbs 3:5-6

Wanda Blount

October 4, 2010

Barbara, I'm so sorry to hear about your the lost of your dad. He will always be with you in spirit. My condolences, Wanda.

WANDA BLOUNT

October 4, 2010

I am so sorry Barbara to hear about your dad, I know you loved him very much. He is in God's hands now and he will, so don't worry. WANDA BLOUNT

Rhonda Pearson

October 1, 2010

We are confident, [I say], and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
To Barbara Jean, the Chapel, Valentine and Morgan families you have my most sincerest condolences, I will keep you all in my heart and prayers.

Kenny Hartman

October 1, 2010

My heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends. I had the distinct pleasure of working around Slim for nearly two decades. He was a nice man who often provided me with great insight and sound advice. May he rest in peace.

Geraline Hinton Cox

October 1, 2010

Please accept my prayers of condolence for the family. Each time I'd come to Greater St. Andrews AME, I'd see Willie. Just Friday night, he greeted me warmly, as usual and checked on the cars on the lot. He will truly be missed. May you cherish fond memories of Willie.

Wilma Ammons

October 1, 2010

He was a great man. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to the family.

Essie Stafford

October 1, 2010

Hopes and prayers for my extended family. Remember Psalms 23 The lord is your shepherd.

John T Gordon Jr

October 1, 2010

Cuz I'm really going to miss you may you rest in peace, we will meet again. Family may you all find comfort in your friends and relatives.

Wendy & Clayton Vaughan

October 1, 2010

Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I worked with Willie (Slim) as we called him at the Norfolk Ford Plant, he was the nicest man you could ever meet have talked to. He will be missed.

Paula Porter

October 1, 2010

My prayers to the family!! God Bless!!

Dee Dee Henry

September 30, 2010

"Be encouraged and know that he is God"! To the Chapel family, my prayers are with you at this time. Willie was a good friend of mine at the Ford Plant. His bright smile was always a delight and his words of encouragement always made my day. Be Blessed....

Connie P. Rogers

September 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lucelia P. Glover

September 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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