Davie Earl Chapman
January 12, 1939 – March 11, 2021
Davie Earl (Dave) Chapman, 82, of Starr, SC passed away on March 11, 2021 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Dave was the son of the late James Chapman and the late Ailene Kinard Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers D.J. Chapman, Frank Chapman, Edward Chapman; sisters Frances Chapman and Jessie Ruth Crain; stepsons Tim Willis and Danny T. Willis; and grandson Danny E. Willis.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen Chapman; daughters Teresa Bagwell (Rick), Cynthia Chapman Raines (Jason); stepson Terry Willis; his brothers Lalen D. Chapman, Robert K. Chapman; sisters Nettie Davenport, Linda C. Roper and Margie Porter. He has 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Pallbearers are grandsons Bradley Bagwell, Michael Chapman, Noah Whitman, Benjamen C. Willis, Jacob Willis, and Tim Willis. Honorary pallbearers are Brandon Byers and Jason Raines.
Dave served in the U. S. Army and was a Mason. He worked for BASF for 28 years before his retirement in 1996. For many years he and his wife enjoyed camping with friends and attending Clemson Football games. He also loved spending time outdoors with his beloved dogs and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was also a big NASCAR fan and rarely missed watching the races.
Dave will be fondly remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 19th at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Anderson, SC. Reverend Jerry Nations will officiate. Social distancing is to be observed and face masks are required.
Family and friends may visit The Maple Room of The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center beginning Wednesday, March 17th at 2:00 p.m. until Thursday, March 18th until 5:00 p.m. to pay their respects and sign the register book.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.
Flowers are accepted or a memorial may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, Anderson, SC.