William "Bill" Chapman '44
March 6, 2017 12:18 PM
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WILLIAM E. CHAPMAN, ‘44
Dallas, Texas
October 2, 1923 – September 27, 2016
In World War II: Served 3 years in Army combat duty in Europe
At A&M: bachelor’s degree – Dairy Manufacturing
Career progression included responsibilities for expanding Chapman Dairy in Wichita Falls and ice cream operation, then Metzger’s Dairy in Dallas (sales and purchasing/scheduling) and finally purchasing and maintenance oversight positions for Schepps Dairy
facilities in Terrell and Dallas.
Served as secretary / treasurer of Dallas/Ft. Worth Dairy Society and received their service award in 1991.
World traveler, avid photography and “gadget guy” who kept young through enjoyment of home computers.
Preceded in death: wife of 60 years, Gwen.
Survivors: two children, including Ed Chapman ’76; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
___________________________________________________________________________ From findagrave.com
William E Chapman
Birth: Oct. 2, 1923
Death: Sep. 27, 2016
Family links:
Spouse:
Gwendolen Elizabeth Chapman (1925 - 2013)
Inscription:
SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
Burial:
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Dallas
Dallas County
Texas, USA
Plot: SECTION 17B SITE 732
Created by: Sidney
Record added: Dec 04, 2016
Find A Grave Memorial# 173467056