Ernest Rolland Buck Chapman Sr.

Ernest “Buck” Chapman, 94, of Odessa passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1920 in Itasca, TX to Rev. Joe & Mattie (Thorton) Chapman. He served in the US Army during WWII. He married Christine Smith November 20, 1947 in Odessa. He was retired owner of Chapman Construction. He was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, York Rite & Scottish Rite.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Donny Chapman; sisters, Clara Wooten, Maudie Young & Ima Hall; brothers, Elmo, Martin, Hugh, Carl, & Curtis Chapman, He is survived by his wife, Christine Chapman of Odessa, son, Ernest Chapman Jr & wife Donna of Coleman; daughter, Jenny Griffin & best friend Kenneth Griffin of Odessa; (11) grandchildren; (19) great-grandchildren; (5) great-great-grandchildren; & numerous nieces & nephews.

He will lie in state 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2015 and 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating. Interment will be in the Albany City Cemetery, Albany, TX. 10:00 am Friday, August 28, 2015.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.