Mr. Charles Rogers Chapman

A celebration of the life of Mr. Charles Rogers Chapman, 94, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Laneville, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the chapel at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Cary officiating. Burial will follow at Laneville Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time on Saturday, March 1, at the funeral home. Mr. Chapman laid down his earthly working tools on February 17, 2025, in a Huntsville, Alabama hospital. He was born at home in Laneville, Texas on July 17, 1930, to the late Austin and Lorene (Rogers) Chapman. Charles graduated from Laneville High School and went on to attend Stephen F. Austin State University. He would later answer the call of patriotic duty, leave school and join the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. After his service, Charles moved to Huntsville where he embarked on a long career with Redstone Arsenal at the US Army Missile and Munitions Center and School where he retired as Chief Sergeant over the military missile school. In his spare time, Mr. Chapman was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed boating and camping. He was really involved with the wine society Wine Lovers International and served on their Board of Directors. Charles had served as President of the board and enjoyed hosting wine tastings. His involvement with the wine society also gave him the opportunity to travel the world and enjoy the wine and culture of other countries. Mr. Chapman was an extremely avid gardener and used to love bringing up vegetables. Charles was also a Master Mason for over 50 years and a member at Lunar Lodge No. 918 F&AM of the MW Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Alabama. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by great-grandsons Micah Richard and Jonathon Aloisio, sister Marilyn Cunningham, and brother Jack Chapman. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Carolyn Hannaway of Huntsville, Alabama; children, Vicki Bartlett of Gadsen, Alabama, Michael Wayne Chapman of Kentucky, and Brenda Hinshaw and husband Scott of Athens, Alabama; step-daughter, Gwen Lee and husband Mike of Gurley, Alabama; grandchildren, Joyce Ann Gore of Albertville, Alabama, Laura Jean Adams of Madison, Alabama, and Trevor Lee Chapman of Huntsville, Alabama; step-grandchildren, Ryan Lee and Kayla Lee King; 7 great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Mr. Charles Rogers Chapman

July 17, 1930 - February 17, 2025