Wayne D. Chapman

I am deeply saddened by Wayne's passing. He was always a friend of m8ne and Carlene. We shared like birthdays Jan. 17th. My son Gavin who was in his class always told about him throwing a power cord plug at a socket expecting it to go in. Jerry

Nancy I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Wayne was such a positive person and always fun to be around. We know he is with our Lord and making a place for us to join him. Peace be with you.

Coach Chapman taught an excellent year of social studies at Springfield,was an excellent assistant football coach , but excelled as a head basketball coach and life teacher. My teammates and excelled because of Mr. Chapman and Wiler. We had fun
Thank you Mr. Chapman.

Some of my fondest memories growing up involved the Smokey Mountains and hanging out with Wayne around a camp fire, telling stories, eating breakfast together, or hiking the "Man Way" on the chinneys.
I can only imagine the mountains he gets to hike in Heaven.

Nancy and Family, so sorry to read of Wayne's passing. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.

Mr. Chapman was my absolute favorite teacher for all time. I had him for several classes at Springfield High School. His friendship with another teacher, Frank Isaacson was well known. One time Mr. Isaacson took his whole class into the courtyard that was located in the center of the school and lined them up to look through the windows at Mr. Chapman's class (which I was sitting in at the time). Not even blinking an eye, or breaking his lecture on history, Mr. Chapman calmly walked over to the windows and pulled the curtains closed and continued as though nothing had every happened.
Later in life I was privileged to see Mr. Chapman in church, at the Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra, and Leila Arboretum. What a wonderful human being.

I had Mr. Chapman as a teacher at Springfield 1974-1977. He was awesome, always had a smile on his face and ready to teach his students about the world. One of my favorite teachers. Rest in heaven Mr. Chapman.

Mr. Chapman was a great teacher and coach at Athens. Later on in my life I did my student teaching at Springfield High. He was a much appreciated familiar face to help me feel welcome there. He was a fine man. I always enjoyed his strong family ties. He was a just fine man, the kind we need more of. Heaven is a better place having him there. Carol Roe Milliken Athens High School Class of 64

He was a wonderful teacher, loved pranks.giving and taking. I toilet papered his room one year during my time at Springfield. He left it all during the next school day. I had in for the last class of the day. Brings a smile to my faces remembering it. May you find peace from love of his students.
Thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl (Hakes) Perkins

Nancy and Family
Wayne was so special. Always a smile and a kind word. It was a joy to be his friend. Always Your Friend, Elsie & the BOYS

Nancy and family, so sorry to read about Wayne. I remember those days of teaching together in Homer. Sending love and prayers. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand and give you peace during this difficult time and in the days to come.

Mr Chapman had a huge positive influence on my life at Springfield HS from 1975-1978. He was my football coach and teacher. He coached and taught with integrity, character and of course humor. He earned respect by the integrity, character and fairness he showed towards everyone.

Funny story. One day in his classroom I asked to go to the bathroom. We had bathrooms in the classrooms back then. He said sure go ahead. Well when I came out, the everyone was gone. He snuck all of the students out and hid in another room

So sorry for your loss of a very special man.

Dear Chapman Family
Robyn and I send you our condolences through this time of sadness. Wayne was a great teacher a great mentor a great coach and a great man. I had the pleasure of having Wayne as my teacher for a World History as well as a Football and Basketball Coach
at Springfield 1971 in 1972. In addition I had the opportunity to officiate basketball with Wayne on several occasions and enjoy every moment he and I were on the court. He will be greatly missed by all those whoever interacted with him whether it was in the classroom on the basketball court or in just in Life. May he Rest In Peace in his eternal ever after.

From rides to church every Sunday to laughter at the dinner table, Mr. C was my 2nd dad while growing up in my home away from home. He truly loved his family well and was well loved in return.

So very sorry to hear of Mr. Chapman's passing. He was a great teacher, coach and most important a great person. I will always remember him and celebrate his life. God Bless you all. Tim Sauer - Roseboro, North Carolina.

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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Wayne.
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I had Mr. Chapman as a teacher at Springfield. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the family during this time. He will always be remembered as a great teacher and inspiration of a life well lived to many of his former students.