Leroy Chapman

'Leroy Chapman was born March 23, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Virgil Marion and Ruby (Young) Chapman. He died Friday, April 1, 2016, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 84 years. Leroy completed his secondary education in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was a graduate of Central High School. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Korean War. He was married September 21, 1956, in Tulsa to Betty DePriest. He spent most of his working life as an entrepreneur in various business endeavors. He particularly enjoyed spending time on"The RanchÃ¢â‚¬Â north of Skiatook, Oklahoma. He also enjoyed driving and caring for vintage cars. Leroy was a longtime faithful member of Harvard Avenue Baptist Church in Tulsa. He was always willing to extend his time or money toward anyone who needed help whether friend or stranger. He used this as an expression of his character and would always share the gospel. These relationships were for a lifetime and never forgotten. Most important in his life was time spent with his family, especially the grandkids.Loving family members include:His wife of nearly 60 years; Betty, of the homeFour daughters; Sheree Jordan and husband Judd, of Skiatook Shelley Kourtis and husband Pete, of Owasso Sheila Chapman, of Tulsa Stacey Frieden, of TulsaSeven grandchildren; Jarad Jordan and wife Sarah Jacob Jordan and fiancÃƒÂ©e Kerry Jones Jesse Jordan and wife Janae Sophia Kourtis Jackson Kourtis Anna Frieden Halle FriedenThree great grandchildren; Greenly Jordan, Dexter Jordan, and Kysen JordanTwo brothers; Gene Chapman Don ChapmanSister; Joycelyn WoodsHe was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Marion Chapman. Visitation will be held 1:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m,. Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Mowery Funeral Service in Owasso. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Harvard Avenue Baptist Church in Tulsa with Reverend Billy Green officiating. Committal service and interment will follow at the Chapman Cemetery in Skiatook, Oklahoma. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.www.moweryfs.com'

Leroy Chapman

March 23, 1932 - April 1, 2016