Alton Sterling Chapman

1930 ∼ 2015

Alton Sterling Chapman, age 84, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Gulf Health Care Center in Port Arthur. He was born on November 21, 1930 in Grapeland, Texas to the late Robert L. Chapman and Norine Valentine Urspung. He served our country proudly in the United States Air Force and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Alton retired after 34 years of service at Texaco as a Telegraph Operator.

Alton is survived by his sons, Alton Chris Chapman of Nederland, Glenn Bates Chapman and his wife, Royce of Port Neches, and Don Farian Chapman of Nederland; grandchildren, Lauren Chapman of Orange and Ryan Chapman of Beaumont; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Cary Alan Chapman.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Condolences

Terry And Ken Litman June 4, 2015
Terry And Ken Litman lit a candle in memory of Alton Sterling Chapman
Royce Malmay Chapman May 31, 2015
He will be missed by all. He always was so kind to me. I will miss being called by his name for me CADILLAC :broken_heart:
Rose And Tommy Prejean May 31, 2015
I worked with Alton Chapman many years in the Telegraph Office at Texaco Refinery. He was a good co worker and made our work days very enjoyable. He was a good man. My sincere Sympathy to all his family. RIP
Carolina Roddam May 31, 2015
I worked with Alton at Texaco Refinery in the Telegraph office for many years. He was a great worker and friend to me at all times. I have kept in touch with him off and on thu the years since we both retired from Texaco. My sincere sympathy to his family. May he rest in peace.
Pat A. Riley, Jr. May 30, 2015
FRIENDS ALWAYS. PAT A. RILEY, JR. & FAMILY
Susan Trevino May 28, 2015
Alton was a good man who will be missed, especially by my mom, his friend, Mary Chapman. May he rest in peace.
Jane Carbaugh May 28, 2015
Love and prayers to the Chapman family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless all of you...Jane Carbaugh
Barbara Carbaugh May 28, 2015
Don, Donnie and I were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. I know that you will miss very much. You will be in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Donnie and Barbara Carbaugh
Royce May 27, 2015
Royce lit a candle in memory of Alton Sterling Chapman
Debbie Ardoin Prosperie May 27, 2015
Debbie Ardoin Prosperie lit a candle in memory of Alton Sterling Chapman