Gary Chapman

Obituary
Gary McKenzie Chapman (Gary Mac) passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the age of 67. Chapman was a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, but died in Valdosta, Georgia with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. Chapman is survived by his wife, JoAnn Chapman, his three children – Nicki Rutledge, Gary Chapman, and Kacy Huffman; his grandchildren – Cory Rutledge, Meaghan Davis, and Autum Rutledge; his sister Barbara Webb; his nieces Vicki Carrol, Darlene Bryson, Pam Rouser, and Donna Lowe; and many great nieces and nephews. Chapman was born in Bradley County, Tennessee to Grady and Lura Lee Chapman on September 23, 1947. Chapman had a well decorated military career for more than 25 years and retired as a Master Sargent. While in the Air Force, he received a meritorious service award, three accommodation medals, and an All American Family award. While serving his country, he lived abroad and served in three wars. He was a deeply religious man who witnessed every chance he got. He was an avid pool player, very adventurous and had a great sense of humor. He was a loving man who never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held at Companion Funder Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday January 29, 2014. A military funeral service will follow at 7:00pm on Thursday the 29th. Interment will be at the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Friday January 30, 2015 at 10:30am.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Gary or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Chapman family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday January 29, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2419 Georgetown RD NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Friday January 30, 2015

Service Details
7:00 PM
Thursday January 29, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2419 Georgetown RD NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Chattanooga National Cemtery
10:30 AM