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William Chappell Obituary

William Adrian Chappell MT. PLEASANT - Dr. William Adrian Chappell, beloved husband of Eugenia Jordan Chappell for 58 years, passed away April 26, 2011. Adrian was born on Oct. 22, 1925, in Tyner, NC, the son of George Oliver and Pearl Ward Chappell. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees with a PhD in microbiology at UNC. He spent years in research at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD and the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, GA. In addition, he worked for David J. Richardson, Inc. in Charleston, SC. He also served in the Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife Eugenia, two daughters, Carol and husband Craig Lund of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Patricia and husband Bill Heneveld of Grand Rapids, MI, daughter-in-law Yvonne Chappell of Gainesville, GA, nine loving grandchildren and one great-grandson. Also surviving are two brothers, Lassell and Russell Chappell of Tyner, NC, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his son, William Adrian Chappell, Jr., two brothers and four sisters. Adrian faithfully served at Clairmont Presbyterian Church in Atlanta as well as at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church where he blessed many with his beautiful voice. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers Adrian's family requests donations be made to Eagle Ranch, a Christ-centered home for children in crisis (PO Box 7200, Chestnut Mountain, GA 30502) or Odyssey Hospice (5965 Core Rd., Ste 603, N. Charleston, SC 29406). Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2011.

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Mae and Joe Aycock

April 28, 2011

We are so saddened to learn of Adrian's passing. He and Eugenia have been dear friends for many years and we treasure memories of happy times spent together.

Adrian sang at our daughter's wedding, a beautiful arrangement of the 23rd Psalm. That was the first solo we had heard him sing following their son's tragic death and the strength and strong faith conveyed in his voice touched us so deeply that we asked that he sing it again.

We will miss his joyous personality, his gentlemanly manners, his devotion to Eugenia and their family, his beautiful voice, and his thoughtful renditions by phone of "Happy Birthday."

With our deepest sympathy and love to all the family,

Mae and Joe Aycock

Norman Freid

April 28, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to Eugenia and all of the Chappell family at this time of great sorrow. It is indeed a blessing to have known Adrian and had time over the years to spend time with him and his precious family. May the Lord continue to comfort and strengthen each of you through this time of great loss.
With love, Norman and Barbara Freid and family

Cynthia Mullen

April 28, 2011

Our family was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Chappell. He and Eugenia have been a part of our lives since Dave and I were college students with his son Adrian and wife Yvonne at UGA. We have been honored to have Adrian and Eugenia as our son David's godparents and to have them share in his life. I take much comfort in the vision of him being reunited with his own beloved son, Adrian.
Much love from Cynthia and Dave Mullen

This picture of David Adrian Mullen with his Godparents had been a part of our living room picture collage for 22 years.

Cynthia Mullen

April 28, 2011

YAnderson

April 28, 2011

God is near to those that are broken at heart … a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses (Psalms 46:1). May God grant you the comfort and strength that you need during this time of grief and loss.

Tricia (Chappell) Wood

April 27, 2011

We are so thankful for the time we were able to spend with Uncle Adrian over the last few years; what precious memories we now have to cherish. He was a wonderful, Godly man who made us proud to be part of his family. We love him and will miss him greatly. We offer our love and prayers to Aunt Neenie and the family.
With All Our Love,
The Jimmy & Tricia (Chappell) Wood Family

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