He was a graduate of Taylor University and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was ordained by the United Church of Christ since 1957 and pastored from 1959 to 1994.
Bill is survived by his wife, Evelyn; and sons, W. Robert and Stephen Stewart Chapman.
Private services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, NY 10023 or to the United Cerebral Palsy foundation, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
