Richard Allen Chapman passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 9:50 a.m. Beloved husband of the late Elaine B. Smith. Loving father of Colleen C. Bourgeois, Tammie C. Baughman (and husband, Bennie), Timothy R. "Timmy" Chapman (and Fiancé, Gail Fesh), Linda and Pauline Chapman. Proud grandfather of Tara and Lauren Bourgeois, Macie Baughman, Joviun and Jalen Chapman and Madison Danos. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Chapman was a retired self-employed painter and will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Aged 77 years, a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a lifelong resident of Marrero, Louisiana. Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, (1-800-822-6344). Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral home in charge of arrangements. On line guest registry available at www.westsideleitzeaganfuneralhome.com.