Army Vet Robert Gray Chappell, 69, Dies

Robert Gray Chappell, 69 of Carrollton, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, at his residence. He was born April 1, 1944 in Carrollton, the son of the late Robert Amel Chappell and Letha Mae Gray Chappell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army; a retired computer tech, and a member of Grace Covenant Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Chappell and a sister, Janice Chappell. Survivors include his sisters and brother in law: Joyce & Terry Dewberry of Carrollton and Judy Timblin of Brandon, Mississippi; aunt, Monzia Upner of Anniston, Alabama; nieces and nephews: Trena & Darryl Goodwin, Atiye Chappell, Kyle Timblin, and Savoy Chappell; and a number of great nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, with Pastor Paul Harthern officiating. In accordance with the family’s wishes, the body will be cremated. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be m ade to the Wounded Warriors, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or ASPCA at www.aspca.org/donate.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.  

View the online memorial here.