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Thomas Chapman Obituary

Thomas Kevin Chapman

MARION: Thomas Kevin Chapman, age 59, of Marion, died August 22, 2012 peacefully in his sleep at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 22, 1953 in Marion to Ward Thomas and Mary Patricia (Paulus) Chapman. He attended St. Mary's School and Marion Harding. On July 1, 1978, he married Robin (Robertson) at the Mt. Vernon Avenue Church of Christ; where he was a member. He was employed by Pollack Steel, Marion Power Shovel, and retired from the City of Marion. He loved fishing, family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years and his children: Tara Renee' Chapman, Thomas Ward Chapman, and Amber Nicole (Daniel) Winegarner; his siblings: Karen Chapman, John Chapman, Michael Chapman, and Patrick Chapman; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Allen Chapman.

Special thanks are extended to Jesus Christ for strength to endure his illness, his church family, along with Dr. Ghulam Idrees and his staff, and the staff at The Marion General Pulmonary Rehab.

The Chapman family will greet friends on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors, 347 W Center St., Marion, OH. Services celebrating his life will be held there on Saturday, August 25, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jeff Bush officiating. Burial will follow at Price Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Vernon Avenue Church of Christ. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.gunderhallandfolk.com.

Published by Marion Star from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2012.
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I sure do miss you, Tom!!

Shayna

August 27, 2013

As a nighbor a block away, you have my delayed condolences Chappy siblings.

Ed Kaelber

September 8, 2012

Robin and family..I am so sorry for your loss.Tom was a good and kind man. He will be missed dearly. He is in a good place, God bless all of you!

Annita Lindsay-Parr

August 29, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

andy anderson

August 29, 2012

Dear Robin, I wanted you to know what it meant to me for Tom to be friends with my grandson Chase. He was a "Best" friend to him. He accepted Chase as he is and I don't know a lot of people that treated him so well as your husband did. Chase was blessed to have such a friend and will he will be dearly missed always.
Thank you,
Sandy Hill

August 28, 2012

Robin, My whole family loved Tom like family! He was so great being Santa too! He always talked about you guys! He helped my Mom when our stepdad passed. He was a good friend! He met my hubby when Gary lived on Silver St. We gave him that husky, Cujo. Prayers sent to you and your family! Take care! Sue Sparks Mayse

August 25, 2012

phillip cage and tammy jackson.chappy we will miss you. you were the greatest friend. our deepest sympathy and both of our hearts go out to the family. with love phillip and tammy

phillip & tammy cage

August 25, 2012

Tom, friend and brother, you will be missed and always be remembered. Here's to you.

Ralph Young

August 24, 2012

I met Tom in 1973. He was working at Pollack Steel. We had mutual friends and we thought a lot of him. I saw him again at the Oakland grill in 1988. He told me all about his wife and kids and what they meant to him. The world lost a wonderful person and a man who really was a "family man'. He loved his family! I am so sorry for your loss.

Mrs. Pamela Rothfuss

August 24, 2012

Robin and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a really good and nice man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sandi Willis

August 24, 2012

Robin and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Toms passing. Tom has been a genuine true friend to our family for so many years. He was a wonderful one of a kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. May GOD be with you always....

Danny and Lydia Logan

August 24, 2012

You are going to be missed but we know you are in God's hands now and your not suffering any longer. You never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with Robin and family.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Love you all

Wilson's

August 24, 2012

Robin and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a very special person. My mom is in Community Health Care Center. I will miss seeing him there for church services. He will be missed by all, he did so much for the elderly, and they all loved him.

Diane Persinger

August 24, 2012

Dear Chapman Family,
My heart is so sad for you. Uncle Tommy was a wonderful person who will be missed. He loved you all so very much. May God give you the comfort and strength you need during this difficult time. I wish I could be there. Sending you lots of love and prayers.

Kelly Paulus Stoycheff

August 24, 2012

Dear Friends,
Caroline and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We would have visited today, but we are with kids and grandkids in Chicago.
Tara, Tommie, Amber--we know how much you will miss your Dad. Help in every way you can help Mom get through.
The Lord's blessings and support are truly there for you.
Love,
The Schrams

August 24, 2012

so sorry to hear of Toms passing..i knew him from way back when he grew up on Cherry St. What a great guy ! He will be missed.

Debby (Downs) Carr

August 24, 2012

robin & family we are so very sorry for your loss tom was a great guy and good friend he always had a smile for you when he seen you love tammy& gary mcintire

tammy & gary mcintire

August 24, 2012

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing...grew up with Tom on Cherry St.with lots of good memories. R.I.P.

Paula (Roope) Sizemore

August 24, 2012

To the Chapman Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a character when he was in the office. my thoughts and prayers go with you. Gale @ Dr Ahmad's office

August 24, 2012

very sad to see this, I wish my family had never moved from catalina dr. and that maybe i had gotten to know Tom even more than i did. Everones words about him make me realize that he is even more of a wonderful person than i had known. To Amber, Tommy, Tara, and Robin, I am here for you if you need someone and am sorry for your loss

Paul Young

August 24, 2012

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. My sympathy goes out to all his family.

David Dodds

August 24, 2012

RIP Tom. You will be missed by so many.

Kara Abrams

August 24, 2012

To the Chapman family...I am truly sorry. Tom will forever be stamped in our hearts. Westlawn will not be the same without his friendly hellos echoing through the street.

William&Samantha Apthorp

August 24, 2012

Dear Robin, Tara, Tommy, Amber and Dan--we are so thankful that Tom had come to faith in Jesus and that he will not have to suffer any more. He put up a good fight. The special bond of your family is something we always admired. Although we can't see you often we always remain close in our hearts and have so much fun when we get together. We send our love and wish you God's peace now. Mark, Teri and all the relatives in Michigan

Teri Temby

August 23, 2012

Tommy and The Chapman family,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I hope you are able to find comfort in your memories of your dad!! May God Bless you all and bring you peace.

S. Ellerson

August 23, 2012

To Karen Chapman and the rest of Tom's family, I am very sorry to hear about Toml passing. Sincerely, Jim Hoffman

Jim Hoffman

August 23, 2012

To Robin, Tara, Tommy, and Amber. I'm am so sorry to hear about Tommys' passing. I've considered him one of my "adopted" cousins, since we were children. I'm going to miss him, a lot, but I'm, also, thankful that Almighty God has eased his pain and welcomed him home with open and loving arms. Rest in peace, Tommy.

Dan Young

August 23, 2012

Robin I'm soooo sorry to hear about Tom's passing! He's up in heaven now smiling down on u and ur children. My thoughts and prayers to u and ur family. Love u robin

Amanda Blackford

August 23, 2012

Robin & Family, I am so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Although we have lost touch over the years, Tom will forever be a part of my heart. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God Bless all of you!

Mike Rinesmith

August 23, 2012

Tom will be missed by alot of people ...he was a good neighbor and friend with a smile for everyone. Just know whatever you need we are here for you and your family.

Don & Tammy Hayhurst

August 23, 2012

sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you all, Tom thanks for the smile in rehap we needed all we can get

rosalie marvin

August 23, 2012

Sorry for your loss Robin. Tara. Tommy. and Amber. Tom will be missed. Just stay strong. and know that he is in a better place. I love ya all.

Kelly Ring

August 23, 2012

i was a friend of the family for years tom and i grew up together sorry to hear of your lost . ross david shoup and anna mae shoup

ROSS DAVID SHOUP

August 23, 2012

Robin so sorry to hear of your husbands
passing. Please know you and your family
our in our prayers.

Tina Williams

August 23, 2012

tom was as much a brother as he was a friend you fought a hard battle love you forever coz jerry robin and kids your in my prayers

jerry ring

August 23, 2012

Robin, Tara, Tommy and Amber,
Our hearts go out to you all.
You are in our thoughts and our
prayers. The time goes by so fast
but we hold great memories of the kids growing up together. God bless you all.
Love,
Robin, Jason and Jessica Gorby

Robin, Jason and Jessica Gorby

August 23, 2012

wow robin rick and i are soooooo lost for words....you will b in our prayers...

vicky and rick smith

August 23, 2012

Sorry to Hear of Tom's passing. He was like a big brother / stepbrother when I was growing up. I was just thinking of him the other day! He was Pallbearer for our Mother Shirley Beery whom he thought of as his 2nd Mother. We all loved him Steve Sparks & family.

Steve Sparks

August 23, 2012

Robin and family,I'm so very sorry..Tommy was a great friend and buddy.We had many great times and I'll miss him alot.
Willy & Peg Wilcox

August 23, 2012

Robin & Family:
We are so sorry about Tom. Please know that we are praying for you.

Phil and Linda Williams

August 23, 2012

Robin & family, I am so saddened to learn of Tom's passing. He left me with alot of fond memories.Please know that you will remain in my thoughts & prayers.

Dan Russell

August 23, 2012

Robin and family. I am so sorry to hear of Tom's death. You both have been such a witness for Christ as Tom would make his way to the front of the church for services and you would be right there beside him. I will be praying for you this week and in the upcoming time ahead. May you find comfort in the fact that you will be with him again and knowing that your church family will be walking beside you.

Phyllis Butler

August 22, 2012

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