Mr. Robert Chapman, age 77, of Rocky Face, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his residence.
He was an original member of Rock Bridge Community Church.
Bob was a life-long coach and teacher, retiring from Dalton Public Schools. A successful, award winning basketball coach, he influenced the lives of his athletes and students as well. His love for family came first and continued to sustain him. Also, a continuing support system for him was Rock Bridge Community Church.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, William Chapman and Mary Emmitt Chapman; foster parents, Robert O. and Margrett Alexander of Glasgow, KY.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Chapman of the residence; sons and daughters-in-law, Russ Chapman and Gail Turner of Cleveland, GA., Rob and Jacki Chapman of Goode, Virginia; grandchildren, Kinsey Ruth Chapman, Alexis Fisher, Cole Chapman; great grandchildren, Lawson Fisher, Levi Fisher and another on the way, Lane Fisher. Many nieces and nephews also survive, as well as, Chapman and Alexander siblings.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Rock Bridge Community Church in Dalton, Georgia with Pastor Matt Evans officiating. Speakers will also include Scott Brackett and David Evans.
Burial will be in Whitfield Memorial Gardens
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Rocky Face Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Home.
Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.
Funeral arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home, Rocky Face. For more information, call 706-272-9777.
