ROBERT WILLIAM CHAPMAN, age 64, passed away April 12, 2019. Rob was born March 22, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma but spent most of his life in Bellaire, Texas. Graduating from Bellaire High School in 1974, he married his high school sweetheart Martha Lynn Broward on June 5, 1976 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Together they raised four children. Rob’s highest priority was to provide for his children’s education. He worked long hours and often took out-of-town jobs to pay for private schools and enable Martha to be a stay-at-home mother, a role she treasured. Rob spent his weekends renovating rental properties and cooking feasts for family and friends that routinely popped in to visit. He was an avid cards player and especially loved to play Hearts with his brothers. He also loved to spend time at Lake Travis with family, friends and his golden retrievers. After 35+ years of service, Rob (known professionally as Bob) retired from Bechtel in 2016 and spent the last few years enjoying long motorcycle rides and weekly margarita nights with friends.
Rob is survived by his children Chelsea Cantrelle (Nelson), Jocelyn Vincent (Blane), Todd (Christa) and Chase Chapman, 6 grandchildren, brothers Charles, Richard (Linda), Thomas and John (Ginger) Chapman, mother-in-law Mary Ann Broward, sister-in-law Susan-Elaine Broward, brothers-in-law Matthew and Benjamin (Tammy) Broward, 1 niece and 5 nephews.
Rob was preceded in death by his wife Martha and parents C. Joe (Charles Joseph) and Flo (Florene) Geldard Chapman.
The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Catholic Charites (catholiccharities.org).
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