Thomas Robert Chapman

Thomas Robert Chapman , age 74 of Flowery Branch, GA passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 peacefully at his residence.  The family plans to hold services at a later date.  He was born October 22, 1946 in Malone, NY.  He was the son of the late Kenneth and Helen Elridge Chapman.  He attended Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA.  He graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.  He loved Syracuse Basketball and was a lifelong season ticket holder.  After graduation he joined the United States Air Force and spent 4 years serving our country.  SSGT Chapman was a Vietnam War Era Veteran.  He retired as a salesman with The Mullen Industrial Handling Corporation of East Syracuse, NY.  He was a loving husband and father.  He married his high school sweetheart and for 52 and 1/2 years they built a beautiful life together.  He is survived by his loving wife Irene Brown Chapman of Flowery Branch; Daughters Sam Young and husband Karl and Ryann Windish and husband Scott both of Suwanee; Sisters Jeanne VanDusen and Anne McLoud; Grandchildren Jackson and Reagan Young, Emerson and Spencer Windish.  In lieu of flowers the family wishes contribution to be made in his memory to Kindred Hospice @www.kindredhealthcare.com.  Lawson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.  Located at  4532 Highway 53 * Hoschton, Georgia 30548 * 706-654-0966 * www.lawsonfuneralhome.org