Chad Dewayne Chapman, 32, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015, in Arlington after a long battle with liver cirrhosis. He was a warrior/fighter all the way to the end. Memorial service: 6 p.m. Thursday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington, with Rev. Bobby Bridges officiating. Chad was born on April 7, 1983, in Arlington to Michael Wayne Chapman and Delora Kay Harris Chapman. He graduated from Martin High School in 2002 and was the first freshman to play varsity football for the Warrior Nation. Chad was an avid sports fan, followed the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys, and collected baseball cards. He loved his beloved dog, Lana. Chad, you were taken from us too early in life. You were a wonderful son and a great friend to many people that loved you. We miss you already. You will never be forgotten. We love you. Survivors: Mother, Delora Kay Chapman and husband, Charles Stokely; father, Michael Wayne Chapman and wife, Paula; grandmother, Joann Chapman; brother, Jason Chapman; stepbrothers, Derek Stokely and Brett Stokely; nephew, Gunner Chapman; aunts and uncles, Lora and Mike Hill, and Jim and Candy Thomas; and cousins, Michael and Tyler Hill.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Aug. 5, 2015.

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Sherina Shores

November 28, 2015

Hi, this is Sherina from ez mart on south Cooper St. I met Chad when I first started working here in Feb 2014... Last time I had seen him he was excited to have a procedure done. I had to move to days and I've been asking my night clerks if they had seen him for months... As he has been on my mind... Tonight I took the time to Google him.. And I seen this... We did a fundraiser for saint Jude in my store... I had put his name on some of the donations hoping that he would see them and know I was thinking about him. There was something about him that just made you smile back and put you in a good mood even on his bad days.. Even though I didn't know him well... He was thought of...last time I had seen him was in September... I didn't think that my last laugh with him would have been my last. I don't have anywhere I can say my goodbyes to him even more so since its been months since his passing. I hope all who come across this for whatever reason knows he was a wonderful person. He was thought of, he was missed, he was cried for. I've only seen him cry once and that was the last time I had seen him. And my heart breaks for him. I was really looking forward for him to be coming into the store soon..... And the fact he hasn't made me Google... He was a great person. Lots of love to my regular customer Chad, from Sherina assistant manager of ezmart store 492....

Ciara Gullett

September 23, 2015

I met Chad at the Liver Institute and had the pleasure of taking care of him once in the hospital in Mansfield. He was a beautiful soul.It hurt my heart to hear of his passing. I know he is in a better place. I will always remember his smile and his love he had for his family. Much love and prayers always.
Ciara G.

August 23, 2015

Delora and Family, I just recently learned of Chad's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take one day at a time and know that one day you will be reunited with Chad.
Clarissa Gully Hansen

Toni Carruthers

August 19, 2015

Every time I would see Chad, he would always make me smile and brighten my day. He would always take the time to ask how my family was doing, and would offer me a piece of candy. :) It was a pleasure and an honor to know him. HE WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED.
Toni C.- Plaza Registration

Chad Graham

August 6, 2015

I used to go head to head with this guy every day playing football for the Cougars, Arlington Optomist.

I hadnt spoken to Chad in about 20 years, but he was always someone I looked up to. As a Mansfield graduate, I ran into Martin grads all the time. I always asked those guys if they knew Chad, of course, everyone did. Im sorry to see this has happened, ironically I may be right behind him. God rest his soul, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Monte Troutman

August 5, 2015

Chad will be missed by many from UNTHSC and Plaza Medical. Our thoughts and prayers go out for him and his family.

August 5, 2015

Dear Delora and Family,

My heart is filled with sadness for you and your family. I know that I can't imagine the tragedy of this loss and I know I can't feel what you are feeling but I want you to know that my thoughts are with you and your family. Rebecca Weidemann

Kay Lindsay

August 5, 2015

Gone too soon , sorry for your lost.

Mavis Koepke

August 5, 2015

Hold your memories close to your heart and remember all the good times...My heart truly hurts for your loss. Chad has been in my prayers and now I pray for comfort for you all.

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