James Ronald Chapman Obituary

In loving memory of James Ronald Chapman in Kosciusko, Mississippi, who departed this world on January 9, 2026 at the age of 79. James Ronald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Ronald Chapman to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Morris Chapman and Barbara Curtis Chapman; and his brother Morris H. Chapman of Franklin, TN. He is survived by: his wife Brenda Barrett Chapman; his children, Doug Chapman (Rhonda) of Brandon and Leigh Shoemaker (Scott) of Jackson; his stepchildren, Tracy Ethridge of Brandon, Robin Ethridge of Seattle and Tripp Ethridge (Amy) of Madison, TN.; his grandchildren, Taylor Chapman (James Hicks), Mackenzie Shoemaker, Mason Shoemaker, Belle Shoemaker and Lachlan Ethridge; and his great grandchild Cooper Hicks.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area or Christ United Jackson Music Ministry.