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Harvey Virgil "Rabbit" Chappelear passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise C. Chappelear; his parents, Ernest and Arcilla Chappelear; and 7 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children: James Chappelear, Robert "Timmy" Chappelear (Debbie), Kimberly Holmes (late, Michael), and Sylinda Blanchard (Ricardo); his stepchildren: Wallace Jackson (Denise), Genny Jackson, Shiela Collins (CJ); his grandchildren: Raymond, Jennifer, Danielle, Allan, Chad, Scott (Robin), Josh, Jace (Breanna), Wallace Jr. (Amanda), Megan, Cory, and Devin; and his great-grandchildren: Colston, Drew, Baby Boy Swiber, Nathan, Landon, Kinsley, and Artemis. Virgil served as an MP in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He retired a Lieutenant at the NOPD after 18 years of service, retired from Chevron where he worked as a dispatcher offshore for 20 years, and worked as a Sergeant for Merchant Security. He was an avid Alabama Fan (Roll Tide) and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the ABC bowling leagues. He enjoyed his time playing softball on the police softball team, watching old western movies, bowling, and visiting Florida. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive in Metairie, LA on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until service time. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.
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Uncle Virgil was probably one of my favorite uncles. He was always clowning around making everybody laugh. As a kid, we always looked forward to his family visiting Alabama. And continued to look forward as we grew older. When his picture popped up on my screen, it brought back memories of our visits to New Orleans and the fun we all had. I hope all his kids and grandkids can look back and remember all the good times they shared with their dad on this day and everyday. Kathy (Hutchins) White
Kathy WHITE
Family
July 29, 2019
My prayers are with the Chappelear family. I have many great memories of Wisner baseball with your Mom and Dad supporting the teams. City Champs-Timmy and Jimmy.Rest in peace-Harvey.
Larry Scott
August 4, 2017
Uncle Virgil was always fun to be around. Even as a child he found ways to make you laugh, I'm sure the nickname "Rabbit" has a story behind it and I'm sure it is a funny one. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Kathy
Kathy White
August 4, 2017
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