Lonnie Edward Chapel Sr.

Lonnie Edward Charles Chapel, Sr. was called home on March 17, 2021. Lonnie was born in Brenham, Texas, on December 10, 1954 the sixth sibling of Freddie Lee Chapel, Senior and Katie Mae Walker- Chapel. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and devoted friend.

He grew up in a loving family and a neighborhood where all of the children bonded for life.

Lonnie professed his love for Christ at an early age. He was a dedicated member of Independent Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas where he attended faithfully with the family. He later moved to Houston and affiliated with Greater New Victory Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor C.D. Wilkins until his demise.

After high school, Lonnie chose to serve his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Following his discharge, he met and married Gloria Contee and started a family. God blessed this union to produced five healthy children, Phelicia, Christina, Lonnie Jr. Amy, and Tammy.

Lonnie later relocated to Houston, Texas and chose commercial truck driving as a profession. He met and married Tommie Joyce Landrum. There were no children born to this union. Tommie brought three adult children into the marriage.

Reverend Lonnie loved God. He was true to his faith and a devoted Christian and minister. He was dedicated to serving God and spending numerous hours working diligently with various churches in many capacities.

Lonnie was charismatic, fun loving and easy going. He enjoyed engaging his family in conversations, just to laugh, give advice, or talk about family affairs, sports, or biblical teachings.

One thing that was paramount to Lonnie was his family. He loved his family. That love and devotion was evident by anyone who came in contact with him. We remember his strength and commitment to God.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents Freddie Lee Chapel Sr. and Katie Mae Chapel, daughter Christina Patrice Chapel, brother, Willie Curtis Chapel, sister Doris Evelyn Chapel, and wife, Tommie Joyce Chapel.

Treasured memories will forever rest in the hearts of his children, Phelicia Marshall (Ryian) , Amy Loud (Wilbert ), Lonnie Chapel, Jr. ( Valarie ), and Tammy Chapel, (16) grandchildren , and (5) great grandchildren. Sisters, Freddie Chapel Wright, Houston, Texas, Eva Elizabeth Chapel, Brenham, Texas, Wanda Jean Williams, Houston, Texas, brothers, Louis Chapel (Julie), Silverdale, Washington, Freddie Lee Chapel III (Agnes) West Texas City, Texas, sister-in law Barbara Chapel, Virginia Beach, and numerous nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins, friends, and church affiliates.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The Lord is my strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 27: 1