Paul W. Chapman

Paul W. Chapman, age 70, of Bloomsburg, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home in Catawissa township surrounded by his family. He fought cancer with great courage and grace. Paul was born on Thursday, December 3, 1953 in Corpus Christi, TX, a son of the late Billy and Rosie (Speer) Chapman. He graduated from Stephenville High School in Stephenville, TX. On June 30, 1979, he married his loving wife the former Sandra H. Southworth. For over 24 years he honorably served his country in the USMC as an Aviation Maintenance Officer 12 years enlisted and 12 years as an officer until his retirement on September 1, 1997. Paul expanded his education by attending Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, and graduated in 2008 with a master's degree in Pastoral counseling. Later in life he was a substitute teacher at Southern Columbia and loved working with the Middle School and High School students. They loved “Mr. C” as well. Paul was a member of the NRA and the American Legion Post #273, Bloomsburg. Paul had a wonderful life traveling all over the world for the military and doing mission trips with Sandy with both adults and their youth group from church. His greatest joys were the people who called him Papa/Pepa. He loved sports and often coached his children and grandchildren. He also umpired little league baseball. Survivors include his beloved wife of 45 years, Sandra H. Chapman; a bonus mom: Eileen Chapman, four children; Christopher Chapman, Summer Raymer and husband Erwin, Adam Chapman and wife Carrie, Dane Chapman and wife Pam, daughter in law, Katie Fraley, eight grandchildren; Abbigail, Anna, Savich, Blaise, Seth, Sayla, Levi, Nola, four sisters; Judy (Robert) Thiele, Sue Hawkins, Kay Bible, Karla (Mike) Alexander. He is also survived by his "out-laws": Tom (Sue) Southworth, Sherry Southworth, Barbi (Dave) Holloway and Greg (Kyle) Southworth. A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg. Funeral Services will begin on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Allen Funeral Home, Inc. with Pastor Peter Albrecht, officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Columbia County Honor Guard. The Allen Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to be serving the Chapman family. Memorial contributions in Paul's name are suggested to: Fox Chase Cancer Center at foxchase.org, Agape at agapelovefromabove.org or Animal Resource Center at nokillarc.org. Semper Fi Marine!

Paul W. Chapman

December 3, 1953 - May 17, 2024