IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John W.
Chapman
December 24, 1926 – September 24, 2009
Obituary
John Chapman, 82, of Tuscola passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 9:00 am.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, Illinois, with the Rev. Scott Zorn officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Tuscola Cemetery, Tuscola, Illinois with military graveside rites.
John was born on December 24, 1926, son of Jack and Camille (Watson) Chapman. He married Edith Moody of Arthur on August 25, 1946 in Tuscola. John and Edith had been married for 63 years.
Survivors include his wife, Edith, a daughter, Carol Beals of Tuscola, a son and daughter-in-law John L. and Becky Chapman of Urbana, Illinois, a granddaughter and husband Mendy and John A. Stevenson of Riverton, Illinois, 2 great-granddaughters Amber and Alyssa Stevenson and a granddaughter Tamara Chapman of Champaign, Illinois.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Camille Chapman and an infant sister Laverne.
John served his country during World War II as a member of the Sea Bees in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Jack's Place, a grocery store, an ice cream stand, and Jack's Laundry for over 28 years. He also worked helping build houses in Tuscola and helped with farming in the Murdock area before retiring.
He was a member of The First Christian Church of Tuscola, and the Kingdom Builders Sunday School class. He was also a strong supporter and member of the Douglas County Museum in Tuscola.
His greatest joys were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grand children. John loved building things, reorganizing his garage, working in the yard, moving his rocks and visiting with friends. He was always willing to help others. He took great pride in putting up the American flag daily.
John was known by many as the Candy Man as he regularly handed out Werther's candy saying "It is to make you sweeter than you are." Just like the song says, "The Candy Man the Candy Man he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good."
Memorials may be made to the Douglas County Museum and the First Christian Church Benevolence Fund.
Condolences to the family may be sent to hilligossshraderfh.com
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, Illinois, with the Rev. Scott Zorn officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Tuscola Cemetery, Tuscola, Illinois with military graveside rites.
John was born on December 24, 1926, son of Jack and Camille (Watson) Chapman. He married Edith Moody of Arthur on August 25, 1946 in Tuscola. John and Edith had been married for 63 years.
Survivors include his wife, Edith, a daughter, Carol Beals of Tuscola, a son and daughter-in-law John L. and Becky Chapman of Urbana, Illinois, a granddaughter and husband Mendy and John A. Stevenson of Riverton, Illinois, 2 great-granddaughters Amber and Alyssa Stevenson and a granddaughter Tamara Chapman of Champaign, Illinois.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Camille Chapman and an infant sister Laverne.
John served his country during World War II as a member of the Sea Bees in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Jack's Place, a grocery store, an ice cream stand, and Jack's Laundry for over 28 years. He also worked helping build houses in Tuscola and helped with farming in the Murdock area before retiring.
He was a member of The First Christian Church of Tuscola, and the Kingdom Builders Sunday School class. He was also a strong supporter and member of the Douglas County Museum in Tuscola.
His greatest joys were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grand children. John loved building things, reorganizing his garage, working in the yard, moving his rocks and visiting with friends. He was always willing to help others. He took great pride in putting up the American flag daily.
John was known by many as the Candy Man as he regularly handed out Werther's candy saying "It is to make you sweeter than you are." Just like the song says, "The Candy Man the Candy Man he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good."
Memorials may be made to the Douglas County Museum and the First Christian Church Benevolence Fund.
Condolences to the family may be sent to hilligossshraderfh.com
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