Stephen Clay Chapman

Stephen Clay (Steve) Chapman, PhD, P.E., died May 24th, 2015 in Spring Lake, NC with family close by. In spite of dealing with illness in his last few years, Steve lived a very full life primarily because of the loving support of family in North Carolina and Virginia, and those who became his extended family in Florida.

Steve was a proud graduate and staff member of Virginia Tech. in Blacksburg, VA. Following retirement, Steve continued to work under contract providing professional consulting services. Steve will be remembered for his value, participation, and contributions to decades of projects both professionally and with family and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret & Paul Chapman of Sandston, VA.

Steve is survived by his son John Chapman of Spring Lake, NC, brother Scott Chapman of Montpelier, VA, life partner Dorothy Seymore of Longwood, FL, and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be held at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 South Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA, Saturday, May 30th from 12 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. in Nelsen's Chapel, with burial at Washington Memorial Park.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Chapman Scholarship Fund at Corinth United Methodist Church, 23 W. Williamsburg Rd., Sandston, Va. 23150. Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at: www.nelsencares.com