Larry Chapman

Irvin Larry Chapman was born June 24, 1948, in Salem, Missouri. He was born nine days after his father Irvin Chapman passed away. Larry was raised in Sligo, Missouri by his mother Grace (Hammons) Chapman. At the age of ten, Larry and his family moved to Salem. In 1964, at the age of sixteen, graduated from Salem High School. Larry met the love of his life, Rena Belinda White, at Stephens Dairy Queen. Years later they rekindled their relationship and on October 4, 1991, they were united in marriage. Together they created thirty-three years of lasting memories. Larry and Rena were blessed to share three sons: Rick, Clint, and Billy. In his youth he started working, to help his mother, by delivering newspapers. He was Salem’s first newspaper boy and was also mowing lawns for those around him. At the age of sixteen, Farris Craig helped him get his work permit, which started his long career with Criag Distributing. Larry retired from Kraft at the age of sixty-three and shortly after started driving for the United States Postal Service. He was looking forward to retirement again in December 2024. Larry was a collector of tractor trailer model trucks and antique watches. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan. He was an animal lover, especially with his dachshund dogs and his huge fish collection. Larry deeply loved his family and making memories with them, especially his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. His faith was important to him, and he attended the catholic church when he was able. Larry passed away September 19, 2024, in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of seventy-six years. He is survived by his loving wife: Rena Chapman of Rolla, MO; sons: Rick Chapman and wife Paula of Salem, MO, Clint Lunn and wife Jennifer of St. Louis, MO, and Billy Lunn and wife Lisa of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Dalton Chapman and wife Makaila, Stephanie Meredith, Shelby Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Darrick Chapman and wife Ashlee; thirteen great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends. Preceding him in death were his parents: Irvin and Grace Chapman; infant sibling; sister: Verna Thomas and husband Harvey; and brother: Mel Chapman. Larry was one of kind and always polite. Everyone who knew him loved him. He will be forever missed but his kindness will never be forgotten. Funeral Services for Irvin Larry Chapman were held Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating. Song selection played was “Amazing Grace”. Serving as Pallbearers were Clint Lunn, Billy Lunn, Rick Chapman, Dalton Chapman, rowdy Mackley, and Noah Sapp. Burial was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Condolences may be left online at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Larry Chapman

June 24, 1948 - September 19, 2024