Kenneth Ray Chapman's Obituary
Obituary for Kenneth Ray Chapman
Kenneth Ray Chapman, age 89, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on November 15, 1934, in Paris, Tennessee, Kenneth was the beloved son of Lawrence Chapman and Gladys Mary Childers Chapman.
Kenneth married the love of his life, Terry McCaslin, on August 21, 1953. Together, they celebrated over 71 wonderful years of marriage.
Kenneth was a man of many talents and passions. He served as a non-denominational Pastor for 21 years, touching countless lives with his faith and compassion. He was also the owner and operator of Crestline Construction and held the distinction of being the youngest lineman at Caterpillar in Joliet, Illinois. Kenneth proudly served in the Naval Reserve and had a deep love for reading, especially biographies. He found joy in working in the yard and gardening, and he had a knack for fixing things.
Kenneth and Terry shared a love for travel, often vacationing in beautiful destinations like Mexico and Hawaii, and enjoying numerous cruises. Despite his age, Kenneth remained young at heart, always full of life and energy. He was saved and baptized before his marriage, and his faith was a cornerstone of his life. Kenneth also had a passion for riding his Harley Davidson and was cherished by all who knew him.
Kenneth is survived by his devoted wife, Terry Chapman of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his three children, Jeff Chapman and his wife Brenda of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dedra Chapman of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Dana Chapman and her husband Tim Heer of Jenks, Oklahoma; his two grandchildren, Austin Chapman and Madison Chapman Crandell of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his brother, Bob Chapman of Claremore, Oklahoma; and many friends and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Kenneth Michael Chapman, and his siblings Kathleen Cravens and Larry Chapman.
Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home, with services to start at 3 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Floral Haven’s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
For those unable to attend the service in person, it will be live-streamed starting at 2:55 PM. You may join the live stream by clicking on the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/104185
Kenneth's legacy of love, faith, and adventure will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
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