Charles Leonard Chapman was born in Mabank, Texas on November 1,1948 to Nellie Inez Chapman and Leonard Hiram Chapman. He departed from this world on April 16, 2021. Charles was known by all those around him as a loving and devoted husband and father.

Charles and Betty were high school sweethearts. He served as a medic in the United States Army for 3 years during the Vietnam War and earned the rank of E5 in the 25th Infantry Division. He received a Purple Heart, Soldiers Medal of Valor, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Device Service Medal, Vietnamize Cross of Gallantry, National Defense Service Medal,Combat medical badge, Vietnam Service medal, Bronze Service Stars Army Commendation Medal... While in the service he also served as a Medic for the Cavalry Unit at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Charles never met a stranger whether it be a person or animal. He brought home numerous animals such as racoons and armadillos to enjoy with his family. He loved fishing in his spare time, even after retirement and would spend all weekend on the water fishing for bass. We are blessed to know that Charles is now at peace in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.

Charles is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty, and their children: Charles, Hirthel and his wife Dawn, Seneca and his wife Sally, Gary and his fiancée Kelly Dennis, Jerry Rubly. Grandchildren: Charles and his wife Whitney, Christina, Matthew, Gary, Natalie, Caitlyn, Samantha, Carlie. Great Grandchildren: Damon Robinson, Jaydan Goodwin, Windell Goodwin, Piper and Hiram Chapman, sister: Virginia Beck, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Nellie and Leonard Chapman, sisters Patsy Chapman, Martha Caldwell, Glora Jean Rubly, and daughter-in-law Angie Chapman