Thomas Wesley Chapman, 91, Orange

Thomas Wesley Chapman, 91, of Orange, passed away on September 27, 2022, at home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Jay Thomas of MacArthur Heights Baptist Church. Burial will follow at King Cemetery.

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Born in Deweyville, Texas, on May 8, 1931, he was the son of Leslie Wesley Chapman and Cora Alice (Wittles) Chapman. Thomas enjoyed working in his yard up until he passed away. He loved the western style and music more than any other. Thomas was quite the whistler and used to enjoy singing. He was always the quiet type and kept to himself. Thomas will be deeply missed by all for years to come.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Everal Marie Chapman; parents, Leslie and Cora Chapman.

He is survived by his loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren; siblings, Katherine Welch, John Leslie Chapman, Linda Patronella, and Wayne Chapman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.