Obituary of Leroy Chapman

Leroy Chapman

Of Man, WV

   Leroy Chapman, 78, of Man, went to rest with the Lord on Thursday, September 26, 2019, leaving from his earthly home at Man, after an extended illness.

   He was born February 19, 1941, at Accoville, the son of the late Lee and Thelma Chapman.

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Doreen Huspen Chapman; two brothers, Thomas “Junior” Chapman and John D. Chapman; and four sisters, Louise Chapman, Leota Vance, Mildred Vance, and Marie Vance.

   Leroy was started his career as a parts designer and retired as a shop foreman from Drawn Metals in Chicago, IL.  He attended Lyburn Freewill Baptist Church until he was unable to attend due to illness.  Leroy enjoyed collecting clocks and knives and spending time with his feline and canine friends.  He was a devoted husband and father who will be deeply missed by all who loved him.

   Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Janet Blevins Chapman; four sons, Jim (Cathy) Huspen WI, Leroy (Carmen) Chapman of WI, Richard Eugene Chapman at home, and Bob (Nancy) Chapman of WI; step-daughter, Donetta (David) Baker of Davin; one step-son, Michael (Laurice) Stevenson of SC; one brother, Bill Chapman of Huntington; one sister, Thelma Huspen of IL; nine grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.

   Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man where a funeral service will begin at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jody Brown officiating. 

   In honor of Leroy’s wishes his remains will be cremated after the services.

   Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com

   Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.