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Dr. Charles Henry Chapman Sr.

Charles Chapman Obituary

Dr. Charles Henry Chapman, Sr. son of the late Wilbert and Leona Campbell Chapman, 75, Topeka, KS went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 5, 2007. Charles Chapman received his general education through the public schools of Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Ottawa University, Ottawa, Kansas with a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration and received his Master's Divinity and Doctorate in Ministry from Morehouse College Interdenominational Theological Center. He was a member of the United States Army where he served in the Korean War and is a recipient of The Silver Star and Five Bronze Stars. Charles worked as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. A child of God, he was an active, faithful and loyal member and Assoc. Minister at Second Baptist Church for Sixty Seven years. He leaves to mourn a beloved wife of fifty-five years marriage Ollie Bell Chapman, seven children, Verna Chapman Lewis, Vallejo, California, Liz (Marcia) Chapman, Topeka, Kansas, Charles Chapman, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, Kenneth Chapman Sr., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sharon Kearse, Topeka, Kansas, Gregory Chapman, Vallejo, California, Michaelia Szarnicki (Rhonda), San Francisco, California, one sister Yvonne Crannen, twenty four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren along with a host of relatives and friends. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery. In-state: Friday, March 9; 4-8p.m. at Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel. Service: Saturday, March 10; 10:00 a.m., Second Baptist Church. Online condolences at www.bowserjohnsonfuneralchapel.com Charles H. Chapman

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2007.

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Lois Lawton-Boatwright

March 27, 2007

Dearest Sharon,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know words can never take away your pain during this difficult time. If you need anything, I'm here Sharon. No matter what time, Day or Season. God keep you always. Your grandfather will always be remembered, not only for his smile but his warm embrace and Godly spirit.

LaVonzelle Brown & Family

March 11, 2007

To the family of Dr. Charles Chapman: Words can not express the feelings of a loved one being called home. You have the assurance that he is with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. We could go back with memories of Dr. Chapman, all the way to us being little children. He was a very kind and gentle man who always had a smile and kind word to say when he saw and spoke to us. He was a Godly man who walk the walk and not just talk the talk. He will be greatly missed. I'm sorry that we can not be there with you all at this time but just know that you all are in our prayers. Remember that weeping may endure for the night, but JOY cometh in the morning. May God continue to bless & keep you all now & in the days to come.

Kim Peoples

March 10, 2007

Mrs. Ollie Chapman and Family, Sending you my heartfelt sympathy, as you work through your grief, be kind to yourself and take one day at a time. Remember that we are thinking of you in our prayers. Love, Kim Peoples and Family

Lena Ortiz

March 9, 2007

Mrs. Ollie Chapman, and Family, my prayers are with you and your family in these times of your loss. You all were a neighbor of Leroy, Harold, and myself Lena Sharon McGee/Ortiz until I move to Florida. I'll always remember those good times we spent being there for each other as neighbors. May the Lord keep you all in his loving tender care until the wounds are heal, because this to shall pass. Remember he is in a better place then we are, because he has gone to meet the lord. We love you all. Lena Sharon McGee-Ortiz

Tanya (Fitzgerald) Turner

March 9, 2007

May the Father place His arms around you in the passing of your husband and father during this difficult time. God bless you in the precious name of Jesus the Christ.

Terry McCoy

March 9, 2007

Verna:

I'm truly sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.

God bless and keep you.

Sincerely,
Terry McCoy

Lydia Bailey,Ramirez

March 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cindy White

March 9, 2007

To the Chapman Family:
Please accept this means as our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your father. Please find comfort, joy, and peace in knowing that those who die in Christ, yet shall they live again.

Prayerfully yours,
Butch, Cindy and James White

March 9, 2007

Verna and family, May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pam & Al Lewis (Topeka, Ks)

Sherri Cummings

March 8, 2007

Sharon, my dear friend. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You know that I am always here for you, any time, and any day. I love you, my friend, and I wish I could take your pain away. To the rest of the Chapman and extended family, please accept my condolences.

Lisa Truss (Heard)

March 8, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dwight Gentry

March 8, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

WILLIAM & CHARLENE ANDERSON

March 8, 2007

To The Family:

May the Lord comfort you with His love and give you peace. May His love guide you during this time of sorrow. Sorry we could not be with you.

Love,

William & Charlene Anderson
Palmdale, California

James and Anetra Miller

March 8, 2007

May the Lord bless you and keep you now in your time of loss and always. We love you.

Patricia Sagen

March 8, 2007

JoVan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the death of your grandfather. We know how very special he was to you.

Dominic Guierrez Sr

March 8, 2007

Extending sympathy from our Family to yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dominic Sr., Roseanne and Family

Leonard Smith

March 8, 2007

To Mrs. Chapman, Verna, and Family:
You are in our prayers, during this time of loss. I'll always remember Dr.Chapman's big smile and firm handshake. He was never too busy to give you both. May God give you strength, and richly bless your memories, and the legacy left through Dr. Chapman's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Leo and Lorraine Smith, and Family

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