Richard Lee Chapman

He was born in Lynchburg on March 14, 1946, son of the late John Oprey Chapman and Ethel Matthews Chapman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth M. Chapman; a daughter, Meredith Leigh Chapman; two brothers, John Henry Chapman and C. Michael Chapman and his wife Brenda; two grandchildren, Jocob Phillips and Amber Phillips; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded by in death by a brother, J.O. Chapman.

Richard loved swimming. He was retired from R R Donnelley Company and was a Vietnam War Navy veteran and a member of Lynchburg American Legion Post #16.

A funeral service with military honors provided by American Legion Alta Vista Post #36 and Gretna Post #232, will be held at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Bill Evans officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 1211 Old Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.

Arrangements under the direction of Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Service Monelison Chapel Madison Heights.