Gary Michael Chapman Jr. was born February 2, 1982 and was a resident of Chowchilla, Ca. Gary graduated Chowchilla High school in 2000 and enlisted in the United States Navy. Gary loved playing cards since a child and continued his passion of card dealing as an adult after he returned from the Navy. Gary enjoyed fishing and hunting and being with family. Gary was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews and they adored spending time with him.
Gary passed away on December 10, 2018 in Madera, California. Gary is survived by his parents Frank and Lori Whatley, brother’s Frankie Whatley, Bubba (Roni) Whatley, sister Tami Whatley and grandfather Ronald Little. Gary is preceded in death by his grandmother Barbara Little.
A viewing will be held at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel, 140 South 6th Street in Chowchilla, California on December 17, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Services will be held at the Chowchilla First Assembly of God, 317 Orang Avenue, Chowchilla, California on December 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. with a Graveside Service to follow at Chowchilla Cemetery District, 23359 Road 14 ½, Chowchilla, California. All friends and family are welcomed to attend a reception following the Graveside Service at Chowchilla First Assembly of God Church.
“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts”.
