Paul Abren Chapman, age 83, passed away of natural causes on September 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.
Born one of nine children to the late Clarence Elmore Chapman (1907–1987) and Jamie Wyatt Chapman (1909–2002); husband of the late Martha Ann Greene Chapman (1932–2019).
A resident of the Danieltown community in Rutherford County, NC for many years, and more recently resided in the Lake Bowen community in Spartanburg County.
Began his career in the textile industry at Milliken in Drayton, SC where he met his beloved wife. Following this, he spent many more years serving in managerial positions with Dan River Mills and Spindale Mills before retiring from TNS Mills in Spartanburg in 1993.
A longstanding member of the Danieltown volunteer fire department, where he held the role of Chief for several years; was an active member of Sulfur Springs Baptist Church, having served several terms on the board of deacons; and was well-known for his pleasant and happy disposition and for an incredible gift as a teller of funny stories.
Survived by his daughters, Paulette Chapman (Ron Cantrell), Gina Chapman (Richard Robillard); grandson, Alex Kiorpes, and stepgrandchildren, Kristen Thornton, Andi Cantrell-Bolduc, Caylee Robillard, Dylan Robillard; sisters, Cora Lee Whitfield and Vivian Calvert (Heyward); and brother, Rev. Everette Chapman, (Jenny).
Also preceded him in death by five siblings, Joyce Chapman Wall (1928–2015), Charles E. Chapman (1929–1990), Ellen Mae Chapman Hardin (1930–1956), Clarence Richard Chapman (1932–1987), and Harold Dean Chapman (1935–2017).
The family greeted friends and loved ones from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Friday, October 2, 2020, at Padgett and King Mortuary in Forest City, NC.
Graveside service at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Paul's brother, Everett Chapman, who served as the Director of Chaplaincy for Tanner Industries during the mid-eighties and as pastor of Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Lake Lure for the past twenty-five years.
A festive celebration of life event was planned for a later date.
The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
10/1/2020, A5
Born one of nine children to the late Clarence Elmore Chapman (1907–1987) and Jamie Wyatt Chapman (1909–2002); husband of the late Martha Ann Greene Chapman (1932–2019).
A resident of the Danieltown community in Rutherford County, NC for many years, and more recently resided in the Lake Bowen community in Spartanburg County.
Began his career in the textile industry at Milliken in Drayton, SC where he met his beloved wife. Following this, he spent many more years serving in managerial positions with Dan River Mills and Spindale Mills before retiring from TNS Mills in Spartanburg in 1993.
A longstanding member of the Danieltown volunteer fire department, where he held the role of Chief for several years; was an active member of Sulfur Springs Baptist Church, having served several terms on the board of deacons; and was well-known for his pleasant and happy disposition and for an incredible gift as a teller of funny stories.
Survived by his daughters, Paulette Chapman (Ron Cantrell), Gina Chapman (Richard Robillard); grandson, Alex Kiorpes, and stepgrandchildren, Kristen Thornton, Andi Cantrell-Bolduc, Caylee Robillard, Dylan Robillard; sisters, Cora Lee Whitfield and Vivian Calvert (Heyward); and brother, Rev. Everette Chapman, (Jenny).
Also preceded him in death by five siblings, Joyce Chapman Wall (1928–2015), Charles E. Chapman (1929–1990), Ellen Mae Chapman Hardin (1930–1956), Clarence Richard Chapman (1932–1987), and Harold Dean Chapman (1935–2017).
The family greeted friends and loved ones from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Friday, October 2, 2020, at Padgett and King Mortuary in Forest City, NC.
Graveside service at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Paul's brother, Everett Chapman, who served as the Director of Chaplaincy for Tanner Industries during the mid-eighties and as pastor of Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Lake Lure for the past twenty-five years.
A festive celebration of life event was planned for a later date.
The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
10/1/2020, A5
Paul Abren Chapman, age 83, passed away of natural causes on September 28, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.
Born one of nine children to the late Clarence Elmore Chapman (1907–1987) and Jamie Wyatt Chapman (1909–2002); husband of the late Martha Ann Greene Chapman (1932–2019).
A resident of the Danieltown community in Rutherford County, NC for many years, and more recently resided in the Lake Bowen community in Spartanburg County.
Began his career in the textile industry at Milliken in Drayton, SC where he met his beloved wife. Following this, he spent many more years serving in managerial positions with Dan River Mills and Spindale Mills before retiring from TNS Mills in Spartanburg in 1993.
A longstanding member of the Danieltown volunteer fire department, where he held the role of Chief for several years; was an active member of Sulfur Springs Baptist Church, having served several terms on the board of deacons; and was well-known for his pleasant and happy disposition and for an incredible gift as a teller of funny stories.
Survived by his daughters, Paulette Chapman (Ron Cantrell), Gina Chapman (Richard Robillard); grandson, Alex Kiorpes, and stepgrandchildren, Kristen Thornton, Andi Cantrell-Bolduc, Caylee Robillard, Dylan Robillard; sisters, Cora Lee Whitfield and Vivian Calvert (Heyward); and brother, Rev. Everette Chapman, (Jenny).
Also preceded him in death by five siblings, Joyce Chapman Wall (1928–2015), Charles E. Chapman (1929–1990), Ellen Mae Chapman Hardin (1930–1956), Clarence Richard Chapman (1932–1987), and Harold Dean Chapman (1935–2017).
The family greeted friends and loved ones from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Friday, October 2, 2020, at Padgett and King Mortuary in Forest City, NC.
Graveside service at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Paul's brother, Everett Chapman, who served as the Director of Chaplaincy for Tanner Industries during the mid-eighties and as pastor of Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Lake Lure for the past twenty-five years.
A festive celebration of life event was planned for a later date.
The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
10/1/2020, A5
Born one of nine children to the late Clarence Elmore Chapman (1907–1987) and Jamie Wyatt Chapman (1909–2002); husband of the late Martha Ann Greene Chapman (1932–2019).
A resident of the Danieltown community in Rutherford County, NC for many years, and more recently resided in the Lake Bowen community in Spartanburg County.
Began his career in the textile industry at Milliken in Drayton, SC where he met his beloved wife. Following this, he spent many more years serving in managerial positions with Dan River Mills and Spindale Mills before retiring from TNS Mills in Spartanburg in 1993.
A longstanding member of the Danieltown volunteer fire department, where he held the role of Chief for several years; was an active member of Sulfur Springs Baptist Church, having served several terms on the board of deacons; and was well-known for his pleasant and happy disposition and for an incredible gift as a teller of funny stories.
Survived by his daughters, Paulette Chapman (Ron Cantrell), Gina Chapman (Richard Robillard); grandson, Alex Kiorpes, and stepgrandchildren, Kristen Thornton, Andi Cantrell-Bolduc, Caylee Robillard, Dylan Robillard; sisters, Cora Lee Whitfield and Vivian Calvert (Heyward); and brother, Rev. Everette Chapman, (Jenny).
Also preceded him in death by five siblings, Joyce Chapman Wall (1928–2015), Charles E. Chapman (1929–1990), Ellen Mae Chapman Hardin (1930–1956), Clarence Richard Chapman (1932–1987), and Harold Dean Chapman (1935–2017).
The family greeted friends and loved ones from 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Friday, October 2, 2020, at Padgett and King Mortuary in Forest City, NC.
Graveside service at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Paul's brother, Everett Chapman, who served as the Director of Chaplaincy for Tanner Industries during the mid-eighties and as pastor of Fairfield Mountains Chapel in Lake Lure for the past twenty-five years.
A festive celebration of life event was planned for a later date.
The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
10/1/2020, A5
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