Pat Chapman

Pat Chapman, 84, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at his home in Pierce City. He was born in Barry County, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 1942; son of Harold and Alma (Witt) Chapman. He was a 1959 graduate of Pierce City High School. He married Judy Roberson on Saturday, Nov. 30, 1963, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He retired after 42 years as a conductor for the railroad. He was also a life-time farmer working crops and managing his dairy farm.  
He loved Jolly Mill. He served on the board for many years, moved the Chapman school down there, helped begin the restoration of the church and school, and served on the Jolly Bethel Cemetery Board. He was also a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. 
Surviving are the following, his wife, Judy of Pierce City; one daughter, Tammy (Dan) Reed of Strafford; four sons, Steve ( fiancé, Tricia Heidlage) Chapman of Pierce City, Robert Chapman, Pierce City, Russell (Shanna) Chapman of Purdy, and Jason (Dena) Chapman of Pierce City; one nephew they raised, Brian Thurston of Monett; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, J.B. (Joyce) Chapman and Fred (Cheryl) Chapman; two sisters, Mary (Richard) Jones and Cathy (Darrell) Brown.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Harold and Alma Chapman; two siblings, Robert Chapman and Betty Riddle; and a granddaughter, Hope Chapman.
Rosary service will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, on Friday, Aug. 21, at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will follow until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pierce City, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with Father Sanoop Thomas officiating.  Burial will follow at Jolly Bethel Cemetery in Pierce City.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jolly Bethel Church in care of the funeral home.  Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City.