Bonham, Texas -- Kenneth Dale Chapman, 87, of Bonham, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2024 surrounded by family. Ken was born July 25, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Charles Elmer Chapman Sr., and Mahala Ann ‘Burch’ Chapman. His childhood years were spent in Farmington, Missouri, where he attended Farmington Public High School and St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Ken joined the United States Air Force in 1955, serving faithfully as a medic in numerous stations including Greenland, Alaska, Wisconsin, Texas, and Louisiana.
He retired from service in 1975 as a Master Sergeant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he was the senior officer of the radar site located at the Lake Charles Air Force Station.

He met Grace Margaret Chano during his first year of service while stationed at Lackland Air Force Base. They married on September 2, 1956 at the Chano family home in San Antonio, Texas, and were married for 68 years.

After retiring from the United States Air Force, Ken worked overseas in Saudi Arabia in Construction for 2 years before moving back to Seadrift, Texas to work for H.B. Zachry as a Safety Supervisor. He retired from Zachry after 15 years.

Ken adored his wife Grace, along with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He leaves behind a legacy of character, grit, and a deep-rooted sense of family pride.

Remaining to cherish Ken’s memory are his spouse, Grace Margaret Chapman; children, Kenneth R. Chapman, Randy (& Sissy) Chapman, and Beverly Chapman (& Gina); grandchildren, Chris Chapman, Brandon Chapman, Bo (& Lindsay) Chapman, Wesley (& Emily) Chapman, and Haley Chapman; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Chapman, Caleb Chapman, Miles Chapman, Alley Grace Chapman, and Graham Chapman.

Preceding Ken in death are parents, Charles E. Chapman Sr. and Mahala Ann ‘Burch’ Chapman; daughter, Karen Jean Chapman; brothers, Lt. Col. Clyde Chapman and Charles E. Chapman Jr.; sisters, Hilda Gerlach and Betty Hopkins; and grandson, Aaron Chapman.

The visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. on November 22, 2024 at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Bonham, Texas. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m.

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