WC Chappel

WC (Woodie) Chappel WC was born to Ruben and Francis Chappel on August 26, 1934 in Social Circle, GA. His parents, his brothers, Robert, Willie and Ruben all preceded him in death. WC attended public schools in Youngstown, Ohio and received an Associate of Applied Science Degree and Associate of Art Degree from Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ. He retired from the Air Force in 1976. During his tenure of service to his country, he served two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and one tour in Korea during the Korean Conflict. WC also received the Airman's Medal for Heroism for rescuing three women from a burning building in Madrid, Spain. WC was proud of his military service and often encouraged others of the importance of the military to this country. Upon his retirement from the military, WC worked several years as the Physical Plant Director for Southern Arizona Mental Health Clinic in Tucson. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. WC loved to fish and often taught others the art of catching fish. He also was an avid traveler and was proud that he was able to visit all seven continents during his lifetime. WC married Freddi Conway Laws on May 27, 1978 in Las Vegas, NV. WC and Freddi lived in Tucson, AZ and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1993. They returned to Arizona to live in their home in Vail, AZ on March 3, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Freddi Chappel; three sons, Allen, Las Vegas, NV, Woodie (Linda) Tucson, AZ, Darren, Chandler, AZ; one stepson, Michael Laws, Tucson, AZ and stepdaughter, Linda Laws, Concord, CA; sister, Alma Cruz-Bultron (Andre) - Clarksville, TN; brother, Richard J., London, OH; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at FUNERARIA DEL ANGEL SOUTH LAWN, 5401 S. Park Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85706. Interment to follow at South Lawn Cemetery.