Richard E. Chapman departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the age of 74 years, 2 months, and 22 days. He was born in Titusville, Pennsylvania on July 24, 1945, the son of the late George and Margaret Wright Chapman. On December 27, 1981, he was united in marriage to Joan Reed, who survives.
Richard was a master carpenter and retired from Harrington & King in Cleveland, Tennessee, where he was a foreman. He was a member of Mt. Olive Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. Richard was a devoted father of seven, grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 20.
In addition to his wife, Joan Chapman of Savannah, Tennessee; Richard is survived by his children, Scott Prather of Knoxville, Tennessee, Terrie Peay of Savannah, Tennessee, Brian Prather of Fayetteville, Georgia, Rick Chapman of DuBois, Pennsylvania, Michelle Peterson of Clearfield, Pennsylvania, Loralie Chapman of DuBois, Pennsylvania, and Shane Chapman of Belle Fonte, Pennsylvania; 20 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brothers, George Chapman, Lonnie Chapman, and David Chapman; and sister, Maxine Southwick.
