Daniel Ray “Donnie” Chapman, age 68, of 3313 W. Britt Davis Road, Apt 3. , Columbus, GA, and formerly of Anawalt, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in GA.
Born on July 11, 1943 in Anawalt, he was a son of Flossie Thompson Chapman of Anawalt the late Kelly Stuart Chapman. He had been a resident of Georgia for 30 years and was a graduate of Gary High School. He was a retired veteran of the US Army with 21 ½ years of service and had served in Vietnam. He was the recipient of several medals including:
National Defense Service Medal
Service Medal with 1 silver service star and 4 bronze service stars
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
Purple Heart
Bronze star medal with 2 bronze bronze oak leaf clusters and V device
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross unit citation badge with palm
7 overseas service bars
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions medal with citation bade
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal
Second Class Meritorious Unit Commendation
Humanitarian Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal (6th Award)
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbons
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Survivors include:
Mother: Flossie Thompson Chapman of Anawalt
Son: Daniel Ray Chapman, II of Dallas, TX
2 Daughters: Michele Chapman of Dallas, TX
Ashley Chapman of Columbus, GA
5 Brothers: Claude “Sop” Chapman of Anawalt
Bobby Lee Chapman and Maxine of Lynchburg, VA
Thurman Chapman and Linda of Anawalt
Jimmy Ward Chapman, Sr. and Paulette of Rumsburg, VA
Bill Chapman and Judy and Thorpe, WV
Michael Chapman of Anawalt
1 sister: Shelby Morehead and Jerry of Anawalt
Special Friends: Todd and Samantha Blackburn of Columbus, GA and their son Malachi
Deborah Jean of Columbus, GA
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Chapel in Bluewell with Rev. Donnie Farmer officiating.
Friends may call on Saturday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is serving the family.