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Victory Chapman Obituary
age 92, of Canton, passed away Tuesday evening in ManorCare. Victory was a 1936 graduate of McKinley High School and a World War II veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was the Chief Chemist for the Timken Company retiring after 47 years. Victory enjoyed working on the side as a wedding photographer and writing science fiction novels. He was also a pianist, artist and painter, and was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Elizabeth (Heibach) Chapman. Victory is survived by his wife of 71 years, Dorothy; and a son, Eric (Laura) Chapman.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the Angels of ManorCare and Heartland Hospice. Funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m. in the Spiker-Foster-Shriver Funeral Home 4817 Cleveland Ave. NW with Rev. Linda Hall officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday (tonight) 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church 2705 6th St. SW Canton, Ohio 44710. You may sign our guest book at:
www.shriverfuneralhomes.com
Spiker-Foster-Shriver
Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 330-455-0349
www.shriverfuneralhomes.com
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Jim Cover
January 20, 2011
Dorothy @ Eric I am sorry to hear about Vic passing.My father thought very highly of Vic and valued their working relationship. I still have the painting he had done for my mom @ dad.Sincerely Jim Cover @ Family
January 20, 2011
Dear Mrs. Chapman and Eric,
On behalf of the Moriarty family of Vassar Ave., please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Jerry and Debie Davidson
January 20, 2011
Dear Dorothy and Eric- Our hearts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort by remembering all of the special moments that you have shared.
cindy miller
January 20, 2011
I was blessed to know Mr Vic from manor care, our dad had some of the same angels and hospice as well. Remember to say hi to my dad in heaven. Cindy
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