Vayton

Chapman

Pastor Vayton Chapman was born February 22, 1943 in the Winn Community to the late Mr. Pearlie and Mrs. Ollie Chapman.

At and early age, Pastor Chapman united with Mount Zion Baptist Church of Grove Hill, AL He later united with Union Missionary Baptist Church of Coffeeville, AL. where he served in various capacities.

He was a 1960 graduate of Clark County Training School (C.C.T.S)Coffeeville, AL. He joined the United States Army and served his country diligently for 27 years. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he enrolled in Alabama Southern Community College and later graduated with an associate degree in welding. He retired after working numerous years in his chosen field. In 1988, he heard the voice of Jesus calling, and he responded by saying " Here I am Lord; send me".

In 2000, he was called to pastor Pineview Baptist Church, Gilberttown. In 2004, he was called to pastor Union Missionary Baptist Church, Coffeeville, AL. He was serving as pastor of both churches when the Lord called him from labor to reward.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence Chapman, and two sisters, Pearl Pugh and Blondia Mae Chapman.

He will live forever in the hearts of his devoted wife of 42 years, Shirley Mitchell Chapman of Coffeeville, AL; four children; Belinda (Adoph) Cowan of Coffeeville, AL; Terrance (Dextin) Cobbs of Hinesville, GA; Ralph (Carstina) Chapman of Coffeeville, AL; Purvis (Diana) Chapman of Waverly Hall, Ga; one sister, Lillian Chapman of Winn..

He will also be sadly missed by seven grandchildren; three great-grand children; a devoted friend Deacon Walter Patterson; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Rev. Clayton Davis, Jr. Eulogist, Commital in the Rock Bar Ceme
tery, Services with Sympathetic Care & Legendary Professionalism Entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, Jackson, AL.