Joel H. Chapman
November 27, 1931 - October 10, 2009
Joel Hayes Chapman, 77, of Greenfield passed away on October 10, 2009. He was born on Nobember 27, 1931 in Liberty, KY to the late George R. and Eliza (Watson) Chapman and graduated in 1950 from Anderson High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield; the Fellowship F&AM Lodge #681 in Anderson; the Murat Shrine; the Scottish Rite; the Model “A” Restorers Club of Madison County; and the Model “A” Ford Club of Indpls. Joel drove children to Shriners Hospitals in Cincinnati, Lexington and Chicago. Upon retiring from Delco-Remy in Anderson after 37 years, he taught people to read. He was a licensed pilot and loved to fish. Mr. Chapman is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joan (Willis) Chapman; son Randy Chapman of Carmel; sister Eugenia Beck of Hollywood, FL; sister-in-law Irene Chapman of Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Raymond, Gene and Charles; and sisters Mary Chapman, Nola Chapman, Bonnie (Girt) Allen, and Pauline Brown.
Funeral Information
Calling will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday October 13, 2009 at Seals Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fortville. Masonic memorial rites will be held by the Fellowship F&AM Lodge #681. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Gravel Lawn Cemetery, Fortville.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.