James "Jim" Chapman's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2026 in Reno, Nevada

James "Jim" Chapman

September 29, 1934 - April 29, 2026 (91 years old)

Reno, Nevada

James "Jim" Chapman's obituary , Passed away on April 29, 2026 in Reno, Nevada

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James "Jim" Chapman

September 29, 1934 - April 29, 2026 (91 years old)

Reno, Nevada

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James Chapman Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Chapman in Reno, Nevada, who passed away at the age of 91, on April 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Chapman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Chapman and Ellen Chapman; his brothers, Donald and Francis; and his son Wayne Chapman.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Chapman of Fallon, Nevada.; his children, Janelle Fike (Mark) of Reno, Jim Chapman (Romney) of San Antonio and Erin Buckley (David) of Byron Center, Michigan; and his grandchildren, Justin Fike (Anna), Kristen Kramer (Justin), Chelsea Pendergast (Gavin), Maci Chapman, Jackson Chapman (Sabrina), Dylan Buckley, Jaron Buckley and Austin Buckley. He is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Jim's memory to your charity of choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Home



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