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Frank Draton Chapman, Jr.
1958 2021

Frank Draton Chapman, Jr.

July 10, 1958 — September 5, 2021

Frank Draton Chapman Jr., 63, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 next to his beloved dogs, Kobe and Angel.

He was born on July 10, 1958 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Frank Draton Sr. and Billie (Robinson) Chapman. He is predeceased in death by his father, Frank Draton Chapman, Sr. and brother-in-law Colin Kenneth Kelly.

Frank, who was known to his family by his middle name, Draton, relocated to Corning, NY with his family after he graduated high school. He took pride in his job as produce manager at P&C, serving as the union representative.

A devoted father who shone brightest when he was with family and friends. Frank loved being on the water in his beloved Four Win boat. Frank was a history buff, a golf fanatic and avid New Orleans Saints fan who was quick to laugh and always had a story to tell.

Frank is survived by his son, Frank Patrick Chapman (Zaria), daughter, Tara Leigh Chapman (Markus), grandchildren Abigail and Eddy Larson, mother Billie Rose Chapman, sister, Debora Kelly, nephews Mark (Ashley) Howard, great-nephew Joseph, great-nieces Annabelle and Raelyn, nephew David (Angelin) Howard, great-nephews Auden, Kellan, great-niece Adalyn. He is also survived by hi brother Christopher Dean Chapman, Sr. (Trish), nephews Christopher Dean Chapman, Jr., Trevor Jacob Chapman and former spouse Christine Chapman.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a private residence in Painted Post, NY on Friday, September 17, 2021 from 5:00-7:30pm. A private gravesite service will be held at Floydsburg Cemetery in Crestwood, Kentucky.

The family requests that contributions in Franks memory be made to United Way of Southern Louisiana: Hurricane Laura Disaster Fund.

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