Obituary of Forrest Chapman

FORREST EUGENE CHAPMAN ROCK FALLS - Forrest Eugene Chapman, 91, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at his home. He was employed as a millwright for Northwestern Steel & Wire for many years. Forrest was born November 13, 1919 in Whitehall, the son of William Lee and Nellie (Pruitt) Chapman. He married Esther Henderson May 1, 1946 in Alexis. She preceded him in death on February 3, 1989. Forrest lived in Keithsburg prior to moving to Rock Falls in 1948. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor and received a purple heart. Forrest was a member of Zion Full Gospel Church in Prairieville. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia C. Hall, and Lorna (Dennis) Hemminger, of Sterling; one daughter-in-law, Ellen Chapman, of Rock Falls; two brothers, Howard Chapman, of Dixon, and Basil Chapman, of Rock Falls; six grandchildren, John-Lee (Jennifer) Hall, of Donovan, Forrest D. Chapman, III, of Pontiac, Tommy (Amanda) Chapman, of Wenona, Toby (Crystal) Chapman, of Bunceton, MO, Jason A. Chapman, of Rock Falls, and Amy (Randy) Rodriguez, of Louisville, KY; eight great grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; two sons, Forrest D. Chapman, Jr. and Kelly L. Chapman; and five brothers. The family would like to thank the Lee County Hospice and Rock Falls Legion. Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Schilling Funeral Home with Dalmus Meeks of Harvest Time Bible Church, officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park with military rites. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 AM, Thursday, prior to services at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established KSB Hospice. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.