Mr. Charles Chapman, age 68 of 301 Laurel Drive, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016. Born in Simpsonville, South Carolina a son of the late Arnold Chapman Sr. and Alberta Young Chapman. He was a 1966 graduate of Bryson High School, Fountain Inn, SC, where he played varsity football and drove a school bus. He was drafted in the military (Vietnam) for two years and received The Purple Heart. After completing his tour of duty he returned to Fiber Industries where he was employed before entering service. He later worked and retired from Michelin Tire Corp. He is survived by his wife Faye E. Smith Chapman of the home; three sons, Roderic 'Peanut' (Stephanie) Chapman of Simpsonville, South Carolina, LaRone Chapman of Greenville, South Carolina and David Chapman of Simpsonville, South Carolina; one sister, Judy Beck of Greenville, South Carolina and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11am Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Beasley Funeral Home Chapel Greenville with Reverend Virgil Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in the M. J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery with military honorsat1pm Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The family is at the home. Beasley Funeral Home Greenville is in charge of arrangements.