Mr. Chapman was born on March 17, 1943 in Upson County, to the late, William Carvis Chapman, and the late Mary Ellen Harden Chapman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Betty Louise Johnson.
He said before he died the most influential man in his life was his daddy William Carvis Chapman who taught him how to be a man. He said the most important thing in his life, is our savior Jesus Christ who gave up his life to be crucified on the cross giving us eternal life with our loved ones in Heaven. Bill was a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church and Taught young Adults Sunday school Class.
He was DJ for many years at WSFT in Thomaston and Sales Manager at WTGA (Fun 101) in Thomaston and Sales Manager at WKEU FM in Griffin. He worked with Rex King as a Disc Jockey also former Sheriff Don Peacock as a Disc Jockey. He was awarded DJ of the year at the CMA Awards show in 1990 and He was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame 1994.
Bill had a perfect attendance Record from 1st to 12 grade. He went by the name of Billy as a child and changed to Bill in Radio. He said if anybody ask and wants to speak to Billy he knows they’re old friends and he will always answer because it was someone who had known him a long time. He had a Tennis Scholarship in College with an undefeated record. He was a paratrooper in the Army Airborne, while attending army training at Fort Lee VA he was appointed acting Company Commander over trainees. He was awarded expert with Rifle in the Army. Highest Medal Awarded.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Winters Chapman of Thomaston, daughters, Sherry (Lee) Sumner of Woodland, Michelle (Jim) Smith of Molena, sons, Clay (Lacy) Chapman of Thomaston, Sandy (Pam Worth) Chapman of Fruithurst, AL, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trinity Baptist Church at 410 S Church St. Thomaston, GA 30286.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Winters Chapman of Thomaston, daughters, Sherry (Lee) Sumner of Woodland, Michelle (Jim) Smith of Molena, sons, Clay (Lacy) Chapman of Thomaston, Sandy (Pam Worth) Chapman of Fruithurst, AL, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Upson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Coggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trinity Baptist Church at 410 S Church St. Thomaston, GA 30286.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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