Jerry Dale Chapman

Funeral Services for Mr. Jerry D. Chapman, 80, of Tishomingo, Oklahoma will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 1:00 p. m. at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Don Mitchell officiating, assisted by Dr. Rex Clayton. Interment will follow at the Wells Valley Cemetery in Bromide, Oklahoma with Military Honors provided by United States Air Force Honor Guard. Mr. Chapman passed away on September 23, 2017 at his home. Jerry Dale Chapman was born on January 2, 1937 on a small farm outside Bromide Oklahoma, the youngest of five children. He attended Plainview and Wapanucka schools and enjoyed a happy childhood, fishing and hunting whenever he could. At the age of 13 he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Throughout his life he followed Christ faithfully and was instrumental in leading others to know Jesus. There are people in Heaven today because Jerry Chapman lived. Jerry entered the US Army January, 1955 and was honorably discharged in December 1957. On August 23, 1958 he married his childhood sweetheart, LaTrelle Smith. After gradating college in 1965 he joined the US Air Force. The majority of his career was dedicated in support of the missile program which included serving as a Minuteman launch control officer. He retired with the rank of Major in October, 1983. After retirement he continued his education earning his Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling. His next twelve years were spent making a positive difference in the lives of countless children. It was during this time that Jerry and LaTrelle became foster parents to Nicole Schweizer and Kevin Vincent. Jerry always had a strong love for God, family, and country. He served faithfully as a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 35 years. He never met a person in need that he didn't help. His hobbies included woodworking, hunting, fishing, cooking, gardening, and most recently beekeeping. Jerry passed from this life and went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earn and Mary Chapman, one brother, Wesley Mitchell, two sisters, Pauline Lavender and Alene Parnell. Jerry is survived by his wife of the home. Also surviving are his five children, Becky and Brian Bennett of Tulsa, Greg and George Ann Chapman of Madill, Liesl and Ronnie Payne of Irving, TX, Kevin Chapman, Tishomingo, and Jason and Jamie Chapman of Murfreesboro, TN. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Katie and Jason Chandler, Ian Barnes, Paige Barnes, Jared and Jessica Chapman, Rachel Chapman, and Abbey Payne. He was very blessed with three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Billy and Janeice Chapman of El Reno and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his exceptional friends Travis and Lisa Gameson of Norman, Oklahoma.

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Jerry Dale Chapman

January 2, 1937 - September 23, 2017