Son of Erwin Summers Chappell, Sr (1874-1931) & Della (Hensley) Chappell.
Married Perrin Moore 'Babs' Jones, 1938, Miami, FL.
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News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, June 27, 2002
RALEIGH -- William Bradford Chappell William "Bill" Bradford Chappell of Raleigh, NC, much be- loved, died at home on June 25, 2002, after an extended illness.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday evening at Brown- Wynne Funeral Home (1701 E. Millbrook Road). Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church (Bloodworth and Sasser Sts.), his church home for five decades. Inter- ment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Bill was born on December 3, 1913, in Flatwoods, Tennessee, the sixth of seven children of Ewin Summers Chappell, Jr. and Della Ann Hensley Chappell. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1943, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago. In 1931, he began an esteemed 41-year career with the US Weather Bureau. His tenure included assignments in Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ne- braska, Texas, Oklahoma, and Illi- nois as well as a 12-month scientific mission to Greenland. In 1953, he settled with his family in Raleigh. After retiring in 1972, Bill devoted his time to the familys homestead north of Raleigh, which he pur- chased with his wife, Babs, in 1954. In addition to building their log cabin home and three ponds the largest named Bardy after the love of his life, his wife Bill nurtured thousands of trees from seedlings; raised fish that his many friends enjoyed catching over the years; harvested honey from his thriving beehives; grew a variety of vegeta- bles and flowers in his gardens; raised a menagerie of ponies, goats, and ducks; and, faithfully, tracked the rainfall with his rain gauge to report to the US Weather Bureau.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Perrin Moore "Babs" Jones Chappell of Miami, Florida; children, Sharon Ann Chappell of Raleigh, John Wayne and Gary Bradford Chappell of Washington, DC; grandsons, Andrew Quentin Chappell and David Zachary Carver of Raleigh; brother, Burke Hughes Chappell of Vienna, VA; and many close family friends, including Jim Cantrell of Washington, DC. His sons, Clifford Stephen and David Michael Chappell; grandson, Chris- topher Scott and granddaughter, Caroline Bess Carver predeceased him.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who crossed his path, and affection- ately remembered for his strength of character, unyielding work ethic, sharp wit, love of the blues, and wonderful generosity.
The family extends its deep grati- tude for the prayers, love, and kind- nesses they have received during Bills illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
NOTE: Obituary courtesy of Evelyn Smith.
Married Perrin Moore 'Babs' Jones, 1938, Miami, FL.
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News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, June 27, 2002
RALEIGH -- William Bradford Chappell William "Bill" Bradford Chappell of Raleigh, NC, much be- loved, died at home on June 25, 2002, after an extended illness.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday evening at Brown- Wynne Funeral Home (1701 E. Millbrook Road). Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church (Bloodworth and Sasser Sts.), his church home for five decades. Inter- ment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Bill was born on December 3, 1913, in Flatwoods, Tennessee, the sixth of seven children of Ewin Summers Chappell, Jr. and Della Ann Hensley Chappell. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1943, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago. In 1931, he began an esteemed 41-year career with the US Weather Bureau. His tenure included assignments in Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ne- braska, Texas, Oklahoma, and Illi- nois as well as a 12-month scientific mission to Greenland. In 1953, he settled with his family in Raleigh. After retiring in 1972, Bill devoted his time to the familys homestead north of Raleigh, which he pur- chased with his wife, Babs, in 1954. In addition to building their log cabin home and three ponds the largest named Bardy after the love of his life, his wife Bill nurtured thousands of trees from seedlings; raised fish that his many friends enjoyed catching over the years; harvested honey from his thriving beehives; grew a variety of vegeta- bles and flowers in his gardens; raised a menagerie of ponies, goats, and ducks; and, faithfully, tracked the rainfall with his rain gauge to report to the US Weather Bureau.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Perrin Moore "Babs" Jones Chappell of Miami, Florida; children, Sharon Ann Chappell of Raleigh, John Wayne and Gary Bradford Chappell of Washington, DC; grandsons, Andrew Quentin Chappell and David Zachary Carver of Raleigh; brother, Burke Hughes Chappell of Vienna, VA; and many close family friends, including Jim Cantrell of Washington, DC. His sons, Clifford Stephen and David Michael Chappell; grandson, Chris- topher Scott and granddaughter, Caroline Bess Carver predeceased him.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who crossed his path, and affection- ately remembered for his strength of character, unyielding work ethic, sharp wit, love of the blues, and wonderful generosity.
The family extends its deep grati- tude for the prayers, love, and kind- nesses they have received during Bills illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
NOTE: Obituary courtesy of Evelyn Smith.
Son of Erwin Summers Chappell, Sr (1874-1931) & Della (Hensley) Chappell.
Married Perrin Moore 'Babs' Jones, 1938, Miami, FL.
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News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, June 27, 2002
RALEIGH -- William Bradford Chappell William "Bill" Bradford Chappell of Raleigh, NC, much be- loved, died at home on June 25, 2002, after an extended illness.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday evening at Brown- Wynne Funeral Home (1701 E. Millbrook Road). Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church (Bloodworth and Sasser Sts.), his church home for five decades. Inter- ment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Bill was born on December 3, 1913, in Flatwoods, Tennessee, the sixth of seven children of Ewin Summers Chappell, Jr. and Della Ann Hensley Chappell. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1943, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago. In 1931, he began an esteemed 41-year career with the US Weather Bureau. His tenure included assignments in Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ne- braska, Texas, Oklahoma, and Illi- nois as well as a 12-month scientific mission to Greenland. In 1953, he settled with his family in Raleigh. After retiring in 1972, Bill devoted his time to the familys homestead north of Raleigh, which he pur- chased with his wife, Babs, in 1954. In addition to building their log cabin home and three ponds the largest named Bardy after the love of his life, his wife Bill nurtured thousands of trees from seedlings; raised fish that his many friends enjoyed catching over the years; harvested honey from his thriving beehives; grew a variety of vegeta- bles and flowers in his gardens; raised a menagerie of ponies, goats, and ducks; and, faithfully, tracked the rainfall with his rain gauge to report to the US Weather Bureau.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Perrin Moore "Babs" Jones Chappell of Miami, Florida; children, Sharon Ann Chappell of Raleigh, John Wayne and Gary Bradford Chappell of Washington, DC; grandsons, Andrew Quentin Chappell and David Zachary Carver of Raleigh; brother, Burke Hughes Chappell of Vienna, VA; and many close family friends, including Jim Cantrell of Washington, DC. His sons, Clifford Stephen and David Michael Chappell; grandson, Chris- topher Scott and granddaughter, Caroline Bess Carver predeceased him.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who crossed his path, and affection- ately remembered for his strength of character, unyielding work ethic, sharp wit, love of the blues, and wonderful generosity.
The family extends its deep grati- tude for the prayers, love, and kind- nesses they have received during Bills illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
NOTE: Obituary courtesy of Evelyn Smith.
Married Perrin Moore 'Babs' Jones, 1938, Miami, FL.
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News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - Thursday, June 27, 2002
RALEIGH -- William Bradford Chappell William "Bill" Bradford Chappell of Raleigh, NC, much be- loved, died at home on June 25, 2002, after an extended illness.
The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Thursday evening at Brown- Wynne Funeral Home (1701 E. Millbrook Road). Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church (Bloodworth and Sasser Sts.), his church home for five decades. Inter- ment will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
Bill was born on December 3, 1913, in Flatwoods, Tennessee, the sixth of seven children of Ewin Summers Chappell, Jr. and Della Ann Hensley Chappell. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1943, and pursued graduate studies at the University of Chicago. In 1931, he began an esteemed 41-year career with the US Weather Bureau. His tenure included assignments in Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ne- braska, Texas, Oklahoma, and Illi- nois as well as a 12-month scientific mission to Greenland. In 1953, he settled with his family in Raleigh. After retiring in 1972, Bill devoted his time to the familys homestead north of Raleigh, which he pur- chased with his wife, Babs, in 1954. In addition to building their log cabin home and three ponds the largest named Bardy after the love of his life, his wife Bill nurtured thousands of trees from seedlings; raised fish that his many friends enjoyed catching over the years; harvested honey from his thriving beehives; grew a variety of vegeta- bles and flowers in his gardens; raised a menagerie of ponies, goats, and ducks; and, faithfully, tracked the rainfall with his rain gauge to report to the US Weather Bureau.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Perrin Moore "Babs" Jones Chappell of Miami, Florida; children, Sharon Ann Chappell of Raleigh, John Wayne and Gary Bradford Chappell of Washington, DC; grandsons, Andrew Quentin Chappell and David Zachary Carver of Raleigh; brother, Burke Hughes Chappell of Vienna, VA; and many close family friends, including Jim Cantrell of Washington, DC. His sons, Clifford Stephen and David Michael Chappell; grandson, Chris- topher Scott and granddaughter, Caroline Bess Carver predeceased him.
Bill will be greatly missed by all who crossed his path, and affection- ately remembered for his strength of character, unyielding work ethic, sharp wit, love of the blues, and wonderful generosity.
The family extends its deep grati- tude for the prayers, love, and kind- nesses they have received during Bills illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Wake County, 1300 St. Marys St., Raleigh, NC 27605.
NOTE: Obituary courtesy of Evelyn Smith.
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