William “Don” Chapman, 85, of Morganton, NC, died Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on April 6, 1939, he was the son of the late Charlie G. Chapman and Vertie Prewitt Chapman.
Don was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a hard worker who worked multiple jobs to ensure his family had what they needed. Don loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and he enjoyed gardening and having breakfast with his friends at Hardees.
Don is survived by his sons, Tracy Chapman (Tracy) and Ty Chapman (Cindy); grandchildren, Logan Chapman (Caroline), Halee Powell (Garet), and Evan Chapman (Angela); great-grandson, Cooper Powell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Vernie Marie Whisenant Chapman; sisters, Brenda Chapman Johnson, Sue Chapman Benfield, Mae Bullins, Vivian Ross, Betty Chapman Garrison, Louise Denton, Thelma Smith, and Murrell Dale; and brothers, Willard Chapman and Earsel Chapman.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Keith Rose and Rev. David Orders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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May God grant you peace, as you say goodbye to your earthly father Don.
So sorry to hear of Don's passing . You and your families are in our prayers. Don will be missed .
Tracy, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing Keeping you all in thought and prayers. Brenda and John Kayga
Such a sad time but a time to rejoice as he walks with Angels. All our love n prayers. Roger and Barbara
Sending Prayers 🙏 for all of the Family. I am so sorry!
We Are Praying For The Family. GOD Bless The Family And Keep Them In HIS HANDS.
To Tracy and family...We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers, especially during this time of upcoming holidays. Doris McCall and family
Ty and Tracy. We were so sorry to hear your dad had passed. Don was always so sweet and friendly. We will keep you in our prayers.