James R. Chapman Obituary
We bid farewell to James R. Chapman of Springfield, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 27, 2026 at the age of 90. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Chapman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Chapman; his sister Virginia Lee Haddix; his son-in-law Barry Keith Morris; and his granddaughter Maria Sue Chapman.
He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Chapman; his children, James Chapman (Yolanda), Jeanne Morris and Mary Beth Chapman (Steven); his grandchildren, Jordan Chapman (Natalie), Canaan Chapman (Ami), Bethany Bouchard (Adam), Abby Chapman, Isabelle Chapman, Lydia Chapman, Jayne Chapman, Fahlin Chapman, Daniel Morris (Melissa), Emily Richards (Tanner), Caleb Chapman (Julia), Will Chapman (Jillian), Shaohannah Chapman and Stevey Joy Chapman; and his sisters, Marianne Plank and Sue French. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, church family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Show Hope, P.O. Box 681748, Franklin, TN 37068. showhope.org/give (https://showhope.org).
