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Lincoln Normal Chapman

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Lincoln Normal Chapman

Birth
Marion, Perry County, Alabama, USA
Death
18 Jun 2007 (aged 80)
Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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LINCOLN "LINK" N. CHAPMAN, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. As an entrepreneur, he owned and operated several businesses over the years. Trained as an auto mechanic, he owned and operated a gas station, an auto repair business, a summer portable roller rink, Link's Gay Arena, and for the last 30 years, Link's Wonderland of which he was sole proprietor until the time of his death. He was also involved in the opening of Ellis Funeral Home. Mr. Chapman served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Par Tee Golf Club, NAACP, and St. Mary's Lodge #14 P.H.A. Fort Wayne Consistory #66 Saudi Temple #50. In addition, he supported many local community organizations and youth associations. Surviving are his son, Lincoln N. Chapman Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughters, Alma Chapman, Alyssa Chapman and Treacy L. Dixie, all of Fort Wayne; siblings, Luellen "Doc" (Lucille), Ollie M. Smith and James (Eualeen) Chapman, all of Fort Wayne, Lucretia Brown, Marion (Delia) Chapman and Jesse Chapman, all of Detroit, Mich.; brother-in-law, Lewis Lapsley of Detroit, Mich.; sister-in-law, Leatrice Chapman of Detroit, Mich.; grandchildren, Kala K. Chapman and Timothy C. Dixie, both of Fort Wayne; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luellen and Peggie Chapman; wife, Rosetta Chapman; son, Walter K. Chapman; four brothers; and two sisters. Service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Deliverance Cathedral, 1315 S. Hanna St. Calling is from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church, with memorial services from 7:30 to 8 pm. Memorials to American Red Cross or United Negro College Fund. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
LINCOLN "LINK" N. CHAPMAN, 80, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, June 18, 2007, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. As an entrepreneur, he owned and operated several businesses over the years. Trained as an auto mechanic, he owned and operated a gas station, an auto repair business, a summer portable roller rink, Link's Gay Arena, and for the last 30 years, Link's Wonderland of which he was sole proprietor until the time of his death. He was also involved in the opening of Ellis Funeral Home. Mr. Chapman served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Par Tee Golf Club, NAACP, and St. Mary's Lodge #14 P.H.A. Fort Wayne Consistory #66 Saudi Temple #50. In addition, he supported many local community organizations and youth associations. Surviving are his son, Lincoln N. Chapman Jr. of Cincinnati, Ohio; daughters, Alma Chapman, Alyssa Chapman and Treacy L. Dixie, all of Fort Wayne; siblings, Luellen "Doc" (Lucille), Ollie M. Smith and James (Eualeen) Chapman, all of Fort Wayne, Lucretia Brown, Marion (Delia) Chapman and Jesse Chapman, all of Detroit, Mich.; brother-in-law, Lewis Lapsley of Detroit, Mich.; sister-in-law, Leatrice Chapman of Detroit, Mich.; grandchildren, Kala K. Chapman and Timothy C. Dixie, both of Fort Wayne; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luellen and Peggie Chapman; wife, Rosetta Chapman; son, Walter K. Chapman; four brothers; and two sisters. Service is 1 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Deliverance Cathedral, 1315 S. Hanna St. Calling is from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church, with memorial services from 7:30 to 8 pm. Memorials to American Red Cross or United Negro College Fund. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.

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  • Maintained by: MAS
  • Originally Created by: ladyb
  • Added: Jun 21, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20011817/lincoln_normal-chapman: accessed ), memorial page for Lincoln Normal Chapman (24 Apr 1927–18 Jun 2007), Find a Grave Memorial ID 20011817, citing Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by MAS (contributor 50292026).