Huntington, West Virginia
1989 - 2006
Our very special and wonderful son, Matthew Scott Chapman, 17, of Huntington, passed away Friday, November 3, 2006 in Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted 2 PM, Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at Beard Mortuary with Rev. Jerry Ryder officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Pallbearers will be Thomas McComas, Sean Carey, Shannon Lewis, Darrick Lewis, Chad Adkins, and Bucky Buchanan. He was born March 29, 1989 in Huntington, WV, beloved son of Kenny and Barbara Chapman of Huntington. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rex Scarberry. In addition to his parents, Kenny and Barbara he is also survived by his sister, Christina “Chrissy” Chapman of Huntington; paternal grandparents, Darrell and Phyllis Chapman of Lesage; maternal grandmother, Alta Scarberry of Huntington; his aunts, Lugenia Walizer of Huntington and Tanya Justice of Grayson, KY; his uncles, Toby Chapman of Huntington, Jeff Chapman of Proctorville, OH, and Rex Allen Scarberry of Huntington; very special aunt, Kelli King and her husband, Jimmy of Huntington; cousins, Shane, Chris, Shannon, Shawn, Steven, Mandi, Brady, Sam, Kaylan, Eric, Joseph, and James; and many friends. Matt was always full of life and very outgoing. He enjoyed life to its fullest. We will miss his blue eyes and his smile. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 7, 2006 from 5 to 9 PM at Beard Mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.beardfuneralhome.com.
Barb and Kenny,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Matt was a wonderful person and I will never forget him. He always knew how to make me smile, and I loved him for that. I will continue to pray that you find the strength to make it through this difficult time.
Katie Blankenship
November 12, 2006 | Ona, WV
Kenny,Barb,and Chrissy,
I was upset when I learned what had happend. I have some fond memmories of Matt when he was younger. Especially giving him drum lessons, out in the garage. I am so sorry for you loss of a great son, and a good person. Please know that there is not a day that I do not say a prayer for the Chapman family.
God Bless
John Bledsoe
November 11, 2006 | Chadds Ford, PA
Barb,
I am so sorry for you loss. I pray that God gives you peace during this time. The kindness you gave to me while I worked at SMMC will always be with me. Please let me know if I can ever do anything for you and your family. My prayers are with you.
Jessica Hicks
November 09, 2006 | Chesapeake, OH
Barb, Kenny, Chrissy and family:
Words can't convey my deepest heartfelt sympathy for you. You all are in my prayers in the days, weeks & months ahead. I pray a peace and comfort over you to sustain you during this very difficult time. Matt was a wonderful young man and he knew he was deeply loved.
Nicki Thompson
November 09, 2006 | Milton, WV
I'm sorry for your loss. I lived just down the road from matt and we were great friends I will always remember him and the good times we had together. He will be missed dearly.
Alesha Ferguson
November 09, 2006 | Huntington, WV
Matt was a fun loving guy and very outgoing person.He was a good friend to me.I will truley miss him.
Nicole Savage
November 09, 2006 | Salt Rock, WV
Mr and Mrs Chapman, I am a teacher at Cabell Midland and even though I did not have Matt I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Matt and all of you will be in my prayers.
Peggy Turman
November 09, 2006 | LeSage, WV
Barb & Kenny
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I met matt through the times when he was at Lane's.He was always there laughing joking and making us smile. He will never be forgotten and always cherished. When a friend becomes a memory , He becomes a cherished treasure
Mel Hall (lane's sister) & Cory Bartram (Lane's nephew)
November 09, 2006 | Barboursville, WV
Your words today were so powerful. Your love for Matthew will live on in the hearts of those students who witnessed your strength. I will keep you in my prayers.
Superintendent of Cabell County Schools
William Smith
November 08, 2006 | Huntington, WV
