Chapman, Edward Lebron

  • Monday, November 4, 2019

Edward Lebron Chapman, Sr., 72, of Chattanooga, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, in a local hospital.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Alberta Chapman; brother, Donald “Donnie” Chapman; parents-in-law, Reverend H.L. and Elizabeth Wheeler; and granddaughter, Brandi McCrary.  

Survivors include his devoted wife and best friend of 48 years, Norma Wheeler Chapman; sons, Edward (Jackie) Chapman, Jr., Timothy (Glenda) Chapman, and Micah (Courtney) Chapman; daughter, Tosha McCrary; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Edward “Buster” Chapman; sisters, Linda Visher and Carolyn Joyce Chapman; three sisters-in-law; a host of nephews; nieces; other relatives and friends.  

He will lie in state on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 9 a.m. at Word Empowerment Church.  

Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor J.W. Cole as the eulogist. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Gardens. 

Arrangements are by Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

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