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Rev. Dale Sterling Chapman

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The Rev. Dale Sterling Chapman, 82, of Memphis, Tenn., went onto Heaven, Saturday, April 4, 2009. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Forest Hill East Funeral Home in Memphis, Tenn., Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, at the funeral home. He was born April 17, 1926, in Caney, Texas, the youngest of nine children to Charles Ephraim and Dora Artilene Chapman. A WWII veteran, he graduated from Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Mo., with a Th.D. degree. He pastored for over 50 years in Missouri, Texas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. He is predeceased by his eldest son, the Rev. Terry Dale Chapman. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia; daughter, Sherry Chapman Hoover and husband, Michael; son, Timothy Alan Chapman and wife, Mary Alice; daughter-in-law, Belvia Lynn Chapman; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his brother F. D. Chapman of Texas; and sisters, Wilma Evans, Wanda Eason and Jewel Martin all of Texas. Forest Hill East Funeral Home, 901-382-1000 April 17, 1926 - April 4, 2009 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Apr. 8, 2009.

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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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