George R. Chapman

George Richard Chapman, 68, of Alcoa, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was born in Greenback, TN on May 28, 1946 and was a member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church. He served three years in the US Navy, ten years with the San Diego Police Department, and 25 years with ALCOA. Preceded in death by: Parents, Clyde and Edith Chapman. George is survived by his wife, Peggy Chapman; children, Pamela (Greg) Hathcock, Teresa (Mike) Casner, Jeff (Casey) Chapman, and Scott Chapman; grandchildren, Anna & Ethan Hathcock, Laurel Chapman, Megan and Braden Casner; siblings, Bertha (US) Shown and Leroy (Susie) Chapman; and loving companion, Molly. George's words of wisdom and humor will be greatly missed by us all. Special thanks to the UT Hospital MCC Unit doctors and nursing staff. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Smith Trinity Chapel with Dr. Bruce Marston officiating. Family and friends will assemble for entombment at 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Grandview Mausoleum Chapel. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Smith Trinity Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of George R. Chapman please visit our Sympathy Store.