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Submitted: 9/8/22 • Approved: 9/13/22 • Last Updated: 9/16/22 • R1447624-G0-S3
U.S. Army
Vietnam
March 28, 1948 - September 05, 2022
James Earl Chappel son of Earl Leo Chappel and Mildred Pauline (Heard) Chappel.
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James Earl Chappel U.S. Veteran
March 28, 1948 - September 5, 2022
James Earl Chappel, 74 of Hoxie, died Monday September 5, 2022 at Walnut Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born March 28, 1948 in Manila, AR to Earl Leo Chappel & Mildred Pauline Heard Chappel. He was drafted into the Army while a senior in school and directly after graduating, he entered basic training. He fought during the Vietnam War earning a Combat Infantry Badge, becoming an expert marksman, awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Comendation Medal, and multiple overseas bars. His love for his country was only matched by the love he had for his family and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Leo and Mildred Pauline Chappel; sister, Debra Lorine Lewis; and brothers, Archie Mitchel Chappel & Charles Troy Chappel.
He is survived by his brothers, Jeff Eugene Chappel and Danny (Judy) Chappel; sisters, Imogene Clay, Vera Chappel, Loretta (Steve) Wheeler, and Juanita Chappel; several nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews; special friend, Allen Wilfond; and may other friends and family.
Visitation will be Monday September 12, 2022 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at House-Gregg Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.
Funeral services will be 10:00AM Tuesday September 13, 2022 at House-Gregg Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge with Jacob Shular officiating.
Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery under direction of House-Gregg Funeral Homes of Walnut Ridge & Lynn, AR.
Obituary provided courtesy of House-Gregg Funeral Home Walnut Ridge and Lynn, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Published Sept 2022 © Copyright 2010 - 22 House-Gregg Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.
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Contributed on 9/8/22 by denise.bratcher63
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