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Dale Chapman Obituary
Rev. Dale Sterling Chapman, 82, of Memphis, TN went on to heaven on Saturday, April 4, 2009. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Caney, TX to Charles and Dora Chapman, the youngest of nine children. A WWII veteran, he graduated from Central Bible Institute in Springfield, MO with a ThD degree. He pastored for over 50 years in MO, TX, MS and TN. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia, daughter Sherry Chapman (Michael) Hoover, son Timothy Alan (Mary Alice) Chapman and daughter-in-law Belvia Lynn Chapman, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his eldest son, Rev. Terry Dale Chapman. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th, and the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10th in Memphis, TN, Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000.
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David Blackburn
April 19, 2009
I know Brother Chapman Will be deeply missed by all who knew him.I was a student at Frayser Assembly Christian School from 81-88. He was a wonderful man, and a wonderful teacher as well as a pastor. My prayers go to you Mrs. Chapman and Your family.
Jimi Carolan DeKett
April 14, 2009
I will miss you Uncle Chappie. I have been thinking of you Aunt Ginny, and all my cousins. Love, Jimi
Arlene Stevens
April 12, 2009
Sis. Chapman & Children,
I am so sorry to hear about Bro. Chapman. He was my pastor from age three until age eighteen (15 Years). He as well as you, were a great influence in helping me to grow in the Lord and answer the call to be a missionary for the past thrity-three years. Larry & I will be praying for you and the family. My mother, Sis. Pryor sends her condolences also.
Esther Boyd
April 10, 2009
Sister Virginia & Family,
Rev. Chapman was an inspiration to us at First Assembly of God, Loris SC. We loved our Pastor Terry so much, and he left a great legacy with us; and it was such a joy through Pastor Terry to know Rev. (Sterling) Chapman, and you, Pastor Terry's wonderful mother.
We all know that Rev. Chapman & Pastor Terry are now rejoicing together with our Lord.
Our love, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Esther Boyd
Jenna Mcmaster
April 9, 2009
You are so loved and will be greatly missed Pastor Chapman. I am blessed to have known you. I still remember you singing the 3 little indians songs to children at the school at FACS. I know you will be watching over us all.
Jerry & Carolyn Brown
April 8, 2009
Was so sorry to hear of Bro. Chapman's passing. I know he will be missed by the family and friends. It was a privilege to have been under his ministry for many years. Our love and sympathy goes to all.
Angie McDonald Jade
April 8, 2009
Pastor Chapman was a wonderful person. I feel so blessed to have had him as a pastor and a teacher when I was a student at FACS. May God Bless you.
Rev. R. Duane Hoxworth, Sr.
April 8, 2009
Pastor Chapman is an inspiration to my life and became a dear friend to me. As a former pastor of Praise Temple Assembly of God in Bellmead, he placed a solid foundation for a church to build and grow through the decades to follow. When he preached at Praise Temple's 60th Anniversary in October of 2007, his preaching was still powerfully anointed and lives were touched. Pastor Chapman will be greatly missed, and one of the faces I will eagerly look for at Heaven's Gate.
Jimmy & Melanie Busch
April 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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