Morris Earl Chapman

Morris Earl Chapman “Bo”, age 72, was the second oldest of five born to Lonnie Ray Chapman and Florence Anita Chapman on January 9, 1947, he entered rest after battling physical and mental deterioration and long chronic illnesses on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

On May 18, 1966 he entered into the Air Force.

Morris is preceded in death by his parents Lonnie Ray Chapman and Florence Anita Chapman, as well as three brothers, Frederick Chapman, Lonnie Ray Chapman Jr., and Glenn Douglas Chapman.

Morris is survived by his sister Madelyn Chapman of Corpus Christi, Texas.

He is also survived by his nephews, Marlon Chapman Sr., “his baby Buddha” of Corpus Christi, Texas, Anthony Chapman of New York, Michael McClure (Rose) of Houston, Texas. His nieces Ericka Chapman and Melanie Chapman-Cheatham “Big Dawg” both of Corpus Christi, Texas, Christie Chapman and Daphne Floyd (Marcus) all of San Antonio, Texas, Sonya Chapman-Newman (Richard) of New Jersey, LaMonica Grant (Keith) of Corpus Christi, Texas. A host of great nieces and nephews, Marlon Chapman Jr., Malek Chapman, Raven Downie, Darian Floyd, Taryn Chapman, Jonai Cirilo, Tiahna Chapman-Stingley, Mekhi Chapman, Miyah Chapman, Cameron Newman, Jayda Floyd, Taedyn Stingley, Keith Grant, Keiveon Grant, Keira Grant, and his great great nieces Skylynn and Kristiana.

Morris graduated from Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi Texas, in 1965.

He entered into the Armed Services of the Air Force after graduation to serve his country.

Morris was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He is much remembered for his beautiful green eyes, his smile, his rhymes, and being the 7,000 year old China Man. He will be forever in our hearts and deeply missed.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening. A funeral service will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at 2:30 pm at Seaside Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Marlon Chapman Jr., Malek Chapman, Mekhi Chapman, Gregory Carroll, Herman Drinkard, Darian Floyd, Marcus Floyd, and Dre’a Pulliam-Paige.

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