Earl Chapman

Earl Chapman age 89 of Clinton, TN went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church for more than 50 years and later became a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Clarksville. Earl was a Master Mason and had been a member of Coal Creek Lodge, #492 F&AM for more than 50 years. He loved gardening and boating at Norris Lake, but not nearly as much as he loved God and his family. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Lou Williams Chapman; and eleven siblings.

Survivors:

Loving Wife Dorothy Margaret Chapman

Daughters Sandra K. Gilliam and husband, Ervin
Bonnie Lou Freeman and husband, Joe

Sister Geneva Meadows

Grandchildren Lori Gilliam Burchett and husband, Travis
Beth Gilliam Chisenhall and husband, Paul
James Devereaux Gilliam Sr. and wife, Nita
Travis Freeman and wife, April
Lance Freeman and wife, Melissa

Great Grandchildren Lauren, Lindsey, and Lane Chisenhall
Brittney Sullivan and husband, Jordan
James D. Gilliam and wife, Lindsey
Caleb and Abby Gilliam
Hannah, Leah, and Chloe Freeman
Ansley and Josie Freeman
Joshua and Rachel Eaves
Zach Merillat and wife, Lindsay
Noah and Abigail Burchett

Great-Great Grandson Cashton J. Sullivan

As well as several loved nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Wayne Phillips and Grandson Rev. Travis Freeman officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at 9:15 AM, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Hatmaker Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, Tennessee for Earl's 10:00 AM graveside service with Son-in-law Ervin Gilliam presiding. A Masonic service will be held at the graveside by the Coal Creek Lodge #492 F&AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to Main Street Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 405 , Lake City, Tennessee 37769.

You can also view Earl's guestbook at: www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home of Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.