WATAUGA – Douglas Carrell Chapman passed away at home on December 10, 2015. Douglas was born on September 22, 1943 in Granbury,TX to Howard Estel and Sarah Alyce (Britt) Chapman. Doug was preceded in death by his parents and his son Curtis Lee. Doug enlisted into the Marine Corp in 1962 and proudly served his country for 6 years as Staff Sargent. Doug retired from Northwest Airlines after a meaningful career, and remained actively dedicated to his Union Lodge for many years after. Doug had many hobbies ranging from building computers, photography to playing poker with his buddies. But Most important to to his daughter Connie, Doug was a caring and loving father who Connie will miss greatly as many others will also. Doug is survived by his daughter, Connie Lyons and husband Joseph. Three brothers; Johnny of VA, Gary of TN, and James of TX. and their families. In lieu of formal services, an intimate family celebration of life will be held on a later date to be announced.
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Connie we were so saddened by the untimely death of your father . Life is just so short you just never know what tomorrow has in store. Gary and I will be there for Douglas celebration of life. Words can not ease your pain, but you can know we are with you in your sorrow.
Connie, we miss Douglas. Judy and I will be there on the 16th and Mom and Dad’s grave site of the 17th.
Love you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Doug at the DFW airport for many years.