Samuel Jackson Chapman
(June 6, 1932, October 18, 2021)

Samuel Jackson Chapman, 89, of Salem, W.Va., formerly of Huntington, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Stonerise of Morgantown, Morgantown, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Todd Mills and Pastor Norman Mills on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12 pm at the New Beginning Apostolic Church. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. Sam was born on June 6, 1932 in Huntington, WV to the late Arnold and Margaret Ann Hall Chapman. Sam was a fireman for CSX. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one grandson, Aaron Maynard; one brother, George Chapman; and one sister, Betty Simmons and a son in law Fred Maynard. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Elaine M. Chapman; his children, Ernest Lee Fuller, Barbara Jean Maynard, Samuel (Connie) Jackson Chapman II, Walter (Janet) Chapman, James (Theresa) Chapman, Tommy (Carrie) Chapman, Samantha Chapman, and Jennifer (Joseph) Triplett; thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur (Linda) Chapman and Dennis (Deborah) Chapman; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mae Welch, Patricia Hale, Zinna Erwin, and Helen (Obie) Tomlin; and a host of nieces, nephews and loving friends and family. Friends may call from 6 - 8 pm on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the New Beginning Apostolic Church. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.