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Craig Chapman Obituary

Craig Stephen Chapman, 55 years old of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2015, in Tickfaw, La. He was born on Wednesday, December 30, 1959, son of the late Leland Chapman Sr. and the late Betty Chapman. Surviving are son, Stephen Wallace, sister, Rhonda Herkes and husband Michael Herkes, brothers, Dwaine Chapman and Leland Chapman Jr.and wife Helen Chapman, nieces, Jennifer Herkes, Taylor Chapman, Rachel Rodriguez and Kathy Pachowicz, nephew, Richie Pachowicz, great nephew, Benjamin, former spouse, Susan Schenck and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2015.

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Rhonda Herkes

February 22, 2015

Craig, I'm sad, angry and in disbelief that you are gone much too soon. You are my brother and I Love You. I wish you could be here to see Stephen grow into the fine young man he is destined to be. We will do our very best to ensure Stephen has every opportunity that he deserves and I hope we can make you proud. I Love you, Rhonda

Andrea Hartley-Tornabene

February 22, 2015

So sorry to hear of Craig's passing. We were friends many years ago as young teenagers. Craig and his family are in my prayers.

Jennifer Herkes

February 21, 2015

Uncle Craig,
It was the shocking news that brought me to tears. On that dreadful day, God decided it was your time to go home, so he took you to be with him and everyone felt the pain of losing you. The family will always think of you and we will always know that you'll be looking down on us (especially your amazing son, Stephen) keeping us safe and making sure that we live a good life.
When someone you love dies you never quite get over it. You slowly learn how to go on without them but always keeping them tucked safely in your heart.
We missed out on many years of being together but I will always remember the weekends of being at maw-maws house and you watching me rehearse my dances all day and how high I could kick my foot :).....With everything that has happened over the past few months (and years), I am making a promise to always be there for Stephen whenever he needs me. He has always been like a little brother to me.
I miss you and love you Uncle Craig. Love always and forever, Jennifer XOXO.

Rhonda Herkes

February 21, 2015

Craig, I don't even know where to begin. I don't want to sound like I am angry, but I am. I'm sad, angry and in disbelief that you are gone much too soon. You are my brother and I Love You. I wish you could be here to see Stephen grow into the fine young man he is destined to be. We will do our very best to ensure Stephen has every opportunity that he deserves and I hope we can make you proud. I Love you, Rhonda

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