Will Chatman, Sr.

On July 28, 1949, Will Chatman Sr. was born to the late Tribbie Chatman and Willie Pearl in Homer, Louisiana. He attended public schools in Homer, Louisiana, graduating from Mayfield high school.

Will was a man of great character with a sense of humor to match his big personality. He always spoke his mind and stood up for what he believed. He was a lover of a cold beer on a sunny day, dancing, family, fast cars, music, westerns, and simply having a good time with friends. Will loved being outdoors on a warm day. He would spend his time working in the yard, working on a car, or enjoying the cool breeze while listening to music. Will listened to a variety of music, you should know his favorite rapper was Mystikal "Here I Go" and yes, he knew the words to the song. He was a social butterfly with an infectious personality so much so that he never met a stranger. Anyone that knew him would tell you he always had a quote or nugget of wisdom to share. A few quotes he would often say were, "Say what you mean and mean what you say or Use your head for more than a hat rack."

Will was preceded in death by sisters Ella Washington, Bettye Pearl Gilbert, Deborah Pearl Thurston; and brothers Charlie Chatman, Harold Pearl, Willie Henry Pearl Jr.

Will’s loving memory will be cherished by his loving wife of 47 years, Joetta Chatman; daughters, Latrece Chatman and Chandra White and husband Tony; sons, Will Chatman Jr. and William Chatman; granddaughters, WilChal’a Chatman, Miracle Chatman, Neva’eh Chatman; grandsons, Will Chatman III and Devin Stewart; sisters, Ella Webb & husband Calvin, Bobbie Pearl Rockmore & husband Joseph, Barbara Pearl Davis, Mae Evelyn Pearl; brothers, Sheron Pearl and wife Nancy, Lee Odis Pearl and wife Ruby; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will miss him dearly.