Jack Chapman: Obituary

Jack Chapman

October 19, 1924 – June 23, 2019

Jack Frank Chapman, 94 of Dahlonega, GA passed away on Sunday Junes 23, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 19, 1924, to the late Leonard and Lela Chapman. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Frankie Juanita Chapman. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Bonnie J. Chapman; son and daughter in law, Bob and Dena Chapman; daughter, Cathy Garner; grandson, Cale Chapman; granddaughters, Morgan (Ty) Maxwell; Sawyer Jones; Shyloh Garner; and great-grandson, Jack Dean Maxwell. Jack worked for Tenneco Gas Company as surveyor and engineer for 35 years. He traveled throughout the United States overseeing the installation of natural gas pipeline and retired from the company as Assistant Superintendent. After his retirement, Jack returned to live in his beloved homeplace of Dahlonega, GA. He honorably served during WWII as flight engineer in the United States Navy.

Visitation will be Wednesday June 26th, 2019 at Dahlonega Funeral Home from 6pm until 8pm and Thursday 12pm until time of service. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, June 27th, 2019 in the Chapel of Dahlonega Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Jack and in honor of his grandson Cale. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Georgia Chapter 57 Executive Park S. Suite 380 Atlanta, GA 30329.

The family would like to thank Dr. Andre Kallab and staff along with the nurses of In-Home Care of Northeast Georgia Hospice for the love and care they gave to Jack and his family.