John Hampton ‘Jack’ Chapman
January 31, 1936-February 3, 2023
John Hampton “Jack” Chapman, 87, beloved husband, Dad and Papaw, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.
He was born at home in Marion County to Orville Thomas (O.T.) and Kathryn Lucille Chapman on Jan. 31, 1936.
He was a lifelong resident of Noblesville and graduated from Noblesville High School in 1954 where he was a 4-year letterman in football.
On October 5, 1958, Mr. Chapman married the love of his life, Mildred Maxine Mustin Chapman. Celebrating 64 years together this past fall, they raised 4 children and spent the last 30 years traveling and enjoying their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed raising miniature horses, gardening and building. He never hesitated to help those in need and was a generous supporter of many Noblesville organizations over the years.
Mr. Chapman served in the Indiana National Guard for 10 years and began his career as an electrician in the late 1950s. Together with his wife Mildred, he owned and operated Chapman Electric, Gray Shield Insulation and finally Chapman Electric Supply, Inc., serving Noblesville and Hamilton County for over 60 years. He served as president of the Noblesville Rotary Club and the Noblesville Babe Ruth Association. He coached his sons’ teams from Little League through Babe Ruth League, travelling throughout the Midwest and Ohio Valley with their all-star teams.
Survivors include his wife Mildred; 4 children Deb (Johnny) Pritchard of Winters, Texas, David (Debbie) Chapman of Noblesville, Doug (Nancy) Chapman of Noblesville and DeeAnna Chapman of Noblesville; 9 grandchildren Marie (Chad) Carlisle of Lubbock, Texas, Misty (Stuart) Sutton of Canyon, Texas, Mandy (Seth) Jeter of Shallowater, Texas, Cody (Brittany) Pritchard of Bronte, Texas, Ryan (Abbey) Chapman of Lafayette, Colby (Audie) Pritchard of Winters, Texas, Coltyn (Chelsea) Pritchard of Shallowater, Texas, Tyler (Ashley) Chapman of Noblesville and Corey (Ashley) Pritchard of Winters, Texas; 25 great-grandchildren; great-great grandchild; 2 sisters Charmaine Carson of Carmel and Marilyn (Susie) Engle of Fishers; brother and sister-in-law Bill Mustin and Janet Mustin of Lebanon; several cousins; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Chapman was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Tom Chapman and Joe Chapman.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Rd., in Noblesville. Visitation is scheduled to be held at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Services are scheduled to be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Randall & Roberts. Burial is scheduled to follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Chapman’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Those in Texas may choose to donate to the Winters Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Jack Chapman.
Online condolences may be made at randallroberts.com