
Eugene E. Chapman, 87, passed away at Somers Hospice House in Sebring, Florida on Sunday morning, May 26, 2019.
Born in Hartville, Ohio on November 23, 1931, Eugene was the son of Kermit O. and Matilda (Burkey) Chapman. He graduated from Lake High School and then attended Ohio University, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.
On September 5, 1951 in Tipp City, Ohio, Eugene married the former Marlene “Bunny†Fraser. She would precede him in death in September 2003.
Living in Hartville for most of his life, Eugene was co-owner of Kermit Chapman & Sons’s with operations in Ohio and Florida for 36 years. He retired in 1988 and began wintering first, in Palm Beach, then Melbourne, and finally settling in Sebring, Florida. He became a summer resident of Plymouth in 2005, after meeting Heddy Wiers.
Gene loved the game of golf and playing cards with his friends. He was a die-hard fan of Ohio State University. He was also a member of the Moose Club, Elks Lodge and the Eagles.
Eugene is survived by his daughter, Vicki (Tim) Brownlee of Harleyville, SC; granddaughters, Heather and Gabby Padgett; and his companion, Heddy Wiers of Plymouth.
He was preceded in death by his wife, son Steven E. Chapman, parents, his brother, Marlan Chapman and sister, Donna Baker.
Inurnment and a celebration of Gene’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to Somers Hospice House, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, FL 33870.
Shirley Gidley says
My thoughts are with you Heddy and to Genes family
I know you said he was terribly ill and I’m sorry to learn thst
May he have eternal rest and peace with the Lotd
Ted says
We are so sorry for your loss. When this happens in our family we need more than human strength. God and his Son can provide what we need. Please review these scriptures : John 5:28-29 “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.†Revelation 21:4 “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.â€