John Robert Chapman

Rev. John Robert Chapman, 92, retired Methodist minister, passed away June 26, 2011. He served in churches located in Rose Bud, Cherry Valley, Holly Grove, Cabot, Van Buren, Brinkley, Marked Tree, Tuckerman, Batesville, and Greers Ferry. Survivors include his wife, Gretchen L. (Nelson) Chapman; sons, Robert L. (Vickey Ann) Chapman of Farmersville, Texas, Nelson H. (Linda J.) Chapman of Commerce, Texas, and Larry E. (Janice M.) Chapman of Quitman; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Visitation Tuesday, Olmstead Funeral Home, 6-8 p.m. Service Wednesday, 10 a.m., Olmstead Chapel. Interment Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. www.olmstead.cc.