He was owner/operator of Chapman Sheet Metal and a member of Lacey Assembly of God Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Kenneth Chapman; one sister, Lavoy Place; and a son-in-law, Kenneth Endsley.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Higgins Chapman of Monticello; three sons, Steve Roger Chapman and wife Nancy and Timothy Joel Chapman and wife Wanda all of Monticello and Michael Anthony Chapman and wife Rebecca of Springdale; two daughters, Patricia Ann Endsley of Monticello and Sandra Naomi Sanders and husband Scott of Lebanon, MO; fifteen grandchildren, twenty seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Peggy Chapman
Pine Bluff, AR Thursday, December 8, 2016 So sorry Nez! Praying for you and all the family. I know your heart holds deep sadness at the loss of Joe but I also know it also holds the blessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you.Valerie Carter
Vivian, LA Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Dear family,I'm praying for you all at this time. Cousin Joe was such a great man. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Love you,
Valerie Chapman Carter
Doug & Beth Langdon
Warren, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2016 We just found out! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Kim Montgomery
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Ms. Inez, Sandy, Steve and the rest of your family I send my condolences for the loss of your loved one. I've known you all as long as I can remember. So sorry to hear about Mr Joe. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, December 5, 2016 Inez so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, December 2, 2016 To the Chapman family: I am sorry to hear of Mr. Joe's passing. You have my sincere sympathy. I am praying that you will find peace & comfort during this difficult time!Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, December 2, 2016 Dear Nez and families, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a dear 1st cousin and my family and I will miss him. My prayers are with you in this time of grief.Sandra Allsup
Monticello, AR Friday, December 2, 2016 Wanda & Tim, you & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you strength, comfort & peace in the coming days.Sandra & Steve Allsup