bobby lee chapman
1935-1989
Life Story
Early Life and Family
Bobby Lee Chapman was born on December 13, 1935, in Newton County, Mississippi, to Dump Chapman (1893–1980) and Nellie Loper Chapman (1903–1995). He was a member of the Chapman family whose roots in Newton County extend back to the post-emancipation era and whose descendants were deeply connected to Saint John Missionary Baptist Church.
Family and Survivors
At the time of his death, Bobby Lee Chapman was survived by a large and extended family, reflecting the breadth of the Chapman lineage. His survivors included:
Mother
- Nellie Loper Chapman – Gulfport, Mississippi
Brothers
- Rafe S. Chapman – Houston, Texas
- Leo Chapman – Chicago, Illinois
- Henry M. Chapman – Newton, Mississippi
Sisters
- Hazel LeFlore – Carthage, Mississippi
- Willie Mae Blalock – Chicago, Illinois
- Frances Jones – Laurel, Mississippi
- Ora Chapman May – Newton, Mississippi
- Easter Buckley – Memphis, Tennessee
- Orean Watts – Gulfport, Mississippi
He was also survived by one living aunt, Lillie Chapman, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for his service were his nephews.
Death and Burial
Bobby Lee Chapman passed away on May 29, 1989, at the age of 53. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 3, 1989, at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Newton, with Rev. Purvis Moore officiating. Arrangements were handled by Holifield Funeral Home.
He was laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church graveyard, alongside his parents and other members of the Chapman family.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1940 Federal Census
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- Scott County Times, Bobby Lee Chapman Obituary, Wed, Jun 07, 1989 ·Page 2
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