William “Bill” G. Chapman, 71, of Marion, passed away at 7:07 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in his home. He was born in Marion on December 6, 1949, to Robert and Alice (Reichman) Chapman.
When Bill was approximately 13 years of age, he threw a no-hitter in the 1962 Little League State Championship. He was an excellent baseball player and still has the game ball. As a teenager, he played bass in a rock-n-roll band known as The Abductors. Bill went on to graduate from Marion High School in 1968 and took additional classes at Taylor University. He served as Town Marshal of Van Buren before working at Culligan Water Conditioning in Marion for several years. He finished his employment at Walmart until his retirement. He also served as a firearms instructor for law enforcement.
Bill enjoyed bowling, target shooting, hunting, fishing, and watching TV, especially old military programs. He loved the Spanish language and was fluent in that he would go to the lengths of writing reminder notes to himself on a regular basis in that language.
More than anything, Bill loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved being a grandpa. He will be remembered as an understanding and loving man who would do anything for those closest to him.
He is survived by his sons, William R. (Lisa) Chapman of LaFontaine and Michael S. (Kimberly) Chapman of Gas City; granddaughters, Brynn, Kenzie, Kailyn, and Emma; brother, Charles (Sandra) Chapman of Marion; sister, Roberta (William Heller) Chapman of Marion; as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends.
His parents preceded him in death.
The family will be hosting a private graveside service to honor Bill’s life. His final resting place will be at Estates of Serenity in Marion.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
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