He was a member of First Baptist Church of LaGrange, a Mason and LaGrange Fire Department Auxiliary. Paul worked for Tredegar.
Preceding him in death was his parents, Paul Sr. and Idella Chappell; sister, Kathy Chappell; brother, Donny Chappell.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Brenda Browning Chappell; sons, Michael Chappell (Sherry) and John Chappell (Donna); brothers, Larry Chappell (Darlene) and Raymond Chappell (Rhoda); sisters, Brenda M. Chappell, Linda Chappell, and Anita Haliburton (Richard); grandchildren, Alex (Nelson Sr.), Adia (Erica), Addrianna (Miguel), Kayla Mae, Andy, Alexus, John Jr., Kiki, Chloe, Christina and C.C.; great grandchildren, Sarah Grace, Elijah, Nelson Jr. and Noviea.
A Homecoming Service will be conducted at 1 PM on Friday, December 6, 2019, at First Baptist Church of LaGrange, with burial to follow in Valley of Rest Cemetery. Visitation at the church from 11 AM-1 PM on Friday.
Memorials to WHAS Crusade for Children.