William V. Chapman II

1952 - 2017

William V. Chapman II obituary, 1952-2017, Bossier City, LA

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home & Park - Haughton

601 US Highway 80 East

Haughton, Louisiana

William Chapman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2017.

BOSSIER CITY - William Vernon Chapman, Jr. passed away at the age of 65 on December 8, 2017. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in the chapel. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 2 p.m.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia and father, William Sr. What a reunion that will be! Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Chapman; his sisters, Mary Seale and husband Mike, Cheryl Kitchings and husband Maxie; daughters Krista Iadarola and husband Dave, Kendra Wheeler and husband Chris; step-daughters, Tiffany Kalin and husband Jason, Shelly Clark and husband Greg; grandchildren, Mallory, Hunter, Dustin, Dylan, Ricky, Cheyenne, Jordan, Rebecca, Abby and Zoe. Bill also leaves behind nephew Matt, his wife Emily, their children Ella and Esther, niece Jennifer, her husband Michael, niece Savannah, nephew Garrett, niece Katie Jo, and niece Emma. Bill loved each and every one with all his heart.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to the Food Pantry ministry of Freedom Church, Bossier City, LA.

Arrangements under the direction of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, Haughton, LA.

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December 15, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He was a dear friend whom I have not seen in a long time. I remember his sister Mary as well. I also remember playing the clarinet alongside him and his trombone for his mother. God bless each and every member of his family. Bruce Bourgeois.

December 13, 2017

Donita Barnwell

Mary and Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Fondly remember him from our childhood days on Arlington Place. Love and prayers to all the family.

December 11, 2017

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John & Denise Moore

Joyce,
So sorry to hear about Bill
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family
We are here if you need us

December 11, 2017

We heard from Matt, last night, of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are so sorry to not be able to attend the service. We saw the Bill's obituary in the Shreveport Times' web page. His portrait is really nice. The video and the photo gallery too are very nicely assembled. They certainly do bring back memories of some highlights of Bill's life. We will surely miss Bill, especially his gumbo and his smile. Bill has always warmed our hearts during holidays and family gatherings. We know he is truly at home now, and one day we will all be joining him there for more family gatherings. With love from Sacramento, Ken & Kitty

December 11, 2017

Ken & Kitty Seale

Hi there. We heard from Matt, last night, of Bill's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We are so sorry to not be able to attend the service. We saw the Bill's obituary in the Shreveport Times' web page. His portrait is really nice. The video and the photo gallery too are very nicely assembled. They certainly do bring back memories of some highlights of Bill's life. We will surely miss Bill, especially his gumbo and his smile. Bill has always warmed our hearts during holidays and family gatherings. We know he is truly at home now, and one day we will all be joining him there for more family gatherings. With love from Sacramento, Ken & Kitty

December 11, 2017

The String Shop

We met Bill with Tim when they came into our store. We instantly liked this man and we all became fast friends. Bill would come by and just hang out with us and visit and he would even do some work while he was here. Silly Man... He was one of a kind and we were blessed to have known him. Much love to the family and our deepest condolences.

December 10, 2017

David Falkner

I think Bill was the first person I met when we moved to Bossier in 1962 and we've been friends ever since. We raced cars, rode motorcycles, listened to music, and generally got into our parent's hair just a bit more than we should have. But it was a blast doing it, nobody got hurt, and I wouldn't trade all the years we had together for anything in the world! Recently I visited with him in the nursing home and played guitar for him; I think it meant more to me to be able to do that than it did to him. Today he's walking and dancing on two good legs with Jesus and I'll miss him. Bill was a great guy who loved the Lord! Our prayers are now for Joyce and family. David Falkner

December 9, 2017

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Bonnie Revak-Adlong

My heart breaks.

December 9, 2017

Theresa Vergo Rankin

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joyce and your family. God Bless you all!

December 9, 2017

Carolyn Green

I have fond memories of Bill helping at the food pantry and it was such a loss when he became ill and could not be there. He will be missed by all who knew him but most of all his loving wife and family. May God Surround you all with his love and mercy and be waiting at heavens doors to welcome Bill in to have a reunion with all his family and friends that have gone before him.

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