Leo E. Chapman

Leo E. Chapman, 85, of Abbeville, husband of Myrtle Burnette Chapman, died Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood. He was born in Salem, SC to the late Elbert F. and Norma Irene Kukyendall Chapman. Mr. Chapman was a retired veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam as a Seabee. He was employed with R&D Maintenance Company for over 15 years as a maintenance supervisor and 12 years with H&R Block as a tax preparer. Mr. Chapman was a dedicated member of the VFW Post 6087, American Legion Post 2 where he was Past Commander, Disabled American Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans Group, both of Greenwood. He was also a faithful member of the Abbeville First Baptist Church and Berean Sunday School class. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lois C. Trosin. Mr. Chapman is survived by his wife of 67½ years of the home and a son, Darryl W. Chapman of Abbeville. A Memorial Service, to celebrate Mr. Chapman's life, will be 1:00PM, Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Abbeville First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Keith officiating. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be VFW Post 6087 and American Legion Post 2. Inurnment will follow in M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veteran's Cemetery, 140 Inway Drive, Anderson, SC 29621 with military rites. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Chapman, may be sent to Abbeville First Baptist Church, PO Box 825, Abbeville, SC 29620 or to the Abbeville Veteran's Memorial Foundation, Inc., c/o Angelina M. McCord, 200 Long Branch Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Abbeville is assisting the Chapman family.