CHAPMAN, Larry Lee

CHAPMAN, SHOWERS, FOLTZ

Posted By: Conni McDaniel Hall (email)
Date: 10/19/2022 at 12:03:46

Larry Lee Chapman, age 84, of Leon passed away October 12, 2022, at his home. He was born September 6, 1938, the son of Junior Kenneth and Ruby Ellen (Showers) Chapman at home near Saline, Missouri.

Larry went to country school before graduating from Cainsville High School at Cainsville, Missouri in 1956. On June 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Patricia Ruth Foltz. He and Patty lived most of their life in Decatur County, Iowa where they raised their three children, Terry, Julie, and Tim. Larry farmed and loved raising cattle. He was a quiet, honest, hardworking man. He enjoyed country music and in earlier years went to Allerton, Iowa to Wild Bill’s Opry.

On June 8, 2008, Larry was baptized at the Davis City Church of Christ. He continued attending there until his health failed.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and sister-in-law, Diana Foltz. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patty Chapman of Leon, Iowa; children, Terry Chapman of Bethany, Missouri, Julie Chapman of Blairsville, Georgia, and Tim Chapman & Debbie Eastburn of Leon; brother and sister-in-law, Cliff & Linda Chapman of Leon; brother-in-law, Osa Foltz of Lineville, Iowa; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Slade – O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, with Albert Hadlock officiating. Burial will be in the Leon Cemetery, Leon, Iowa. Visitation is open at the Slade – O’Donnell Funeral Home on Sunday, 3 – 5 p.m.