Kenneth Chapman

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Rev. Kenneth Bryan Chapman went to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 18th, 2011, at the age of 84 in Brighton, Michigan. Ken was born 9171927 to Randolph and Ida Chapman in Kurthwood, Louisiana. Ken attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute U of Louisiana Lafayette to play basketball but his time was cut short to serve as an Army Sergeant in Japan post WW II. After returning he later attended Greenville College. It is there where he whole heartedly devoted his life to Jesus Christ. He also met his wife Mary Mannoia, whom he is now reunited with in heaven.

Ken received his Masters Degree at Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, KS in 1968. He was a pastor at Emporia Free Methodist Church, Emporia, KS. In 1968, he moved to Eunice, LA where he taught English at LSUE. He also pastored parttime at Jena Free Methodist, Jena, and LA and later at Palmetto United Methodist and Melville United Methodist in Louisiana, where he finished his ministry.

Ken had a passion for travel and supported his wife on the many trips they took traveling the world with friends in their Eunice Community. He was also an active member in the Lafayette Community Concert Series. Ken was a man that lived by his convictions and walked daily with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ken is survived by his son Kenneth B Chapman, Jr, Avon, CT and his daughters Nancy Deckman, Leawood, KS, Lisa Stephens, Worland, WY, Susan Goble and Jeanne Tanner both from Brighton, MI, his sister Vanessa White, his brothers Dr. James Chapman and Dr. Sidney Chapman. His legacy will be carried on by his 13 grandchildren and one great grandson. He is also survived by his wife Ruby Satterly whom he married in 1998, who faithfully and compassionately stayed by his side in his remaining years. He is preceded in death by his sister Margie Kees and his late wife Mary Mannoia.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Eunice at 1:00pm. Visitation will precede the funeral from 11:00am1:00pm at the church. Inquiries may go to Ardoins Funeral Home, Eunice, LA. 337457.3371

Visitation

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
501 South Fifth Street
Eunice, LA  70535
Friday, December 30, 2011
11:00 AM 1:00 PM

Service

A CELBRATION OF LIFE

First United Methodist Church
501 South 5th Street
Eunice, LA  70535
Friday, December 30, 2011
1:00 PM

Cemetery

St. Paul Mausoleum
W. Laurel Ave.
Eunice, LA  70535