Willie Chapman

Willie F. Chapman, 85, of Beaumont, died Monday, August 13, 2018. He was born to Rosie Coppels and Melvin Hugh Chapman, on December 12, 1932, in Beaumont. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War. Willie retired as a foreman from Mobil Oil after many years of employment.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Chapman, of Beaumont; sons, Scott Chapman and his wife, Margaret, of Tomball; Steve Chapman, and his wife, Michele, of Georgetown; Cheryl Herrin, of Bryan, Wesley Herrin of New London; Chris Byrd and his wife, Kristie; Rebecca Wilhelm and her husband, Clifton, of Vidor, and Greg Goins, of Crystal Beach; grandchildren, Will Chapman, Samantha Chapman, James Chapman, Josh Herrin, Jason Herrin and his wife, Liz, Sean Herrin, Lisa Herrin, Matt Herrin, Nickole Herrmann and her husband, Jason, and Bailey Blanchard and her husband, Michael; and eleven great-grandchildren.

A gathering of Mr. Chapman’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 17, 2018, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. The family would like for everyone to join them for a reception at Wesley United Methodist Church, following the service at the cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, New Beginnings Sunday School Class, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713; Texas Children’s Hospital Office of Philanthropy Suite 5214, P.O. Box 300630, Houston, Texas 77230-0630; or the Lone Survivor Foundation, 2636 Loop West Suite 280, Houston, Texas 77054.