William L. Bill Chapman

Mr. Chapman was born in Chardon, and was a Lake and Geauga County resident his entire life.He died at his home in Hambden Twp.Bill was an Owner/Partner of North Coast Aeration, Inc. in Kirtland, OH since 1986 and Owner/Partner of Clean Stream, Inc. in Wickliffe for 18 years.He married Jean L. DeVoe Borris October 29, 1993 in Painesville, OHMr. Chapman was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in Korea, 1965-1966.He was a 1959 graduate of Chardon High School, a member of First Church Congregational in Painesville and the American Legion Post. He enjoyed working outside and being there for others. Whatever job or chore was necessary, he was there. Above all, he loved and cherished his wife, children and grandchildren and he was always there for them. He enjoyed a good cigar and a fine wine.He and his wife Jean enjoyed wintering and their friends in Ft. Myers Beach, Fl.Survivors include his wife: Jean L. (nee: DeVoe) Chapman of Hambden Twp., OH; Children: William “Billy” Chapman of Athens, OH, Matt (Staysie) Chapman of Madison, OH, Ben (Kristi) Chapman of Painesville Twp., OH, Jeremy Borris of Eastlake, OH, Kevin (Shannon) Borris of Painesville Twp., OHGrandchildren: Payton, Brookelyn, Abigail, Ava, Emily, Ryan ,Jacob, Hayley, Maxwell, Isabella and Colin Sister: Lois J. (Richard) Woodard of Chardon Twp., OH; Brothers: Mike (Geraldine) Chapman of Hambden Twp., OH and Ronald ( Elaine) Chapman of Chardon Twp., OHMany nieces, nephews and good friendsDeceased are his parents: William Nelson and Dorothy I. (nee: Diedrich) Chapman and Brothers: Carroll, Gerald and Raymond Chapman