Claude Ellis Chapman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Claude Ellis Chapman of Sulphur Springs, Texas, who passed away on July 14, 2024 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claude Ellis Chapman to pay them a last tribute.
Though Claude Ellis has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harley Raymond Chapman and Julia Rogers Chapman; his wife Edith Chapman; his children, Rebecca, Venera (Jimmie Dodd) and Kenneth Hopper; and his son-in-law John Ratliff.
He is survived by: his daughter Ann Ratliff; and his sisters, Selena and Jo. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
