Mr. David Keith Chapman Obituary in High Point at Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

Obituary For Mr. David Keith Chapman

David Keith Chapman, known as "El Chappo" to his family and friends, departed this earthly dwelling and took his rest to be with the Lord on March 26, 2024. He was born and raised in High Point, NC, on February 22, 1963, to David and Lula Davis Chapman, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and grandmother, Robert and Beulah Carter Davis; fraternal grandparents, Andrew and Ola Wright Chapman; special aunt, Priscilla Davis Jones; and sister, Robin Chapman.

David graduated from High Point Andrews High School, class of 1981, where he excelled as an outstanding wrestler and received many awards. He was so proud of his achievements and often talked about them with a big smile on his face. During his lifetime, he worked at various furniture factories, but his most cherished one was Marsh Furniture, where he held a supervisory position for over ten years.

"To know him was to love him." He lived life to the fullest and always tried his best to make everyone happy. He was the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back. His favorite saying was, "I'm doing the best I can." He loved everyone unconditionally and was a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Win or lose, he always supported his favorite team. He was the life of the party and loved to make people laugh with his signature dance moves. If the music wasn't loud enough, he didn't want to hear it at all.

"He wasn't a regular church-goer, but he was definitely a praying man, and he loved the Lord. Another saying he always used was "God's got me." The family will continue to live on and take comfort in knowing that he is in a better place, free from pain, hospital visits, doctor check-ups, loneliness, and sorrow. He is now walking around heaven all day with his loved ones."

He leaves to cherish his memories: daughters, Shaquita and Davida Chapman; grandchildren, Carter, Chase, and Chandler; sister, Vickey (John) McCullough and a bonus sister, Roslyn Nelson; aunts, Julia Quick, Betty Timberlake, and Ruby McQueen; bonus children, Trina Little, Sylvia Ledbetter, Tameka Little, Andrian Little (Fella); his bonus grandson, DeMarion T. Little; his companion of over 30 years, Cynthia Little and his ex-wife, Shelia Chapman; nieces, Tia Wright, Johnetta McCullough and Courtney McCullough; great nieces, Kamille Bawa, whom he calls Granny Goo Goo; nephews, Lloyd Vincent Price, John McCullough; great nephew, Tashaun Staples; special cousins, Vanessa Blakeney and Wanda Turner and a host of other cousins and close friends who will all miss his presence, several special buddies, John Lucas, Larry Davis, Gary Parker and Darrell Jackson whom he called Jack the Rip.

Funeral service will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.

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Dad I will miss you forever. Thank you for being the best father ever. Your memory will forever live on thru me and the kids. I love you and thank you for being my dad.

So sad to read of your passing. I know God needed a special Angel and took you to a better place. I have great memories of working with you at Marsh. God bless your family and prayers for comfort. Gone too soon.
Brenda Robbins

DVid you will truly be missed, we go back along ways and I had alot of fun. My boys love you. You always told them positive things.Rest in peace until we meet again. You will not be forgotten my friend. William Dawkins( Junebug)

You will truly be miss,man we had some good times.Rest in peace. I didn't get to make it inside the funeral but I was outside until we meet again rest in peace Chap-Po.
William Dawkins (Junebug)

David you will truly be miss I didn't make it to your funeral but I wanted to let you know I was there you were truly a friend to me and I love you and may God bless you rest in peace my boys love you.
William Dawkins (Junebug)

My condolences and prayers to David Chapman and Family reminiscing on how we were at Northwood and Griffin Jr high in the early seventies , me coming over to see you and Robin after school and share comics while waiting for some of Miss Lula's cornbread you we be dearly missed Never forgotten your friend Curtis Archie aka Kount Drac the Legendary DJ

I was heartbroken to hear of David's passing. He was my friend from junior high school at Griffin. The memories of him walking me home from school and carrying my bookbag in the halls. I'm sure he will be missed by many people whose lives he touched. My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. Sharon Jenkins Robinson

Condolences my friend my brother gone but not forgotten until we meet again rest in heaven your friend Mark Randall Murvin

Condolences for your loss. David will be missed and remembered. Heaven will shine a little brighter now. Love, Benson Gray

Our Deepest Condolences to the family, may God continue to comfort you. The Steele Family

Condolences from the Norman family. RIP David 🌹

From the Young Family we send our condolences to the family RIP David.

Sending our love and condolence to the family. From the Michigan family.

Praying for all Davids family and friends

Praying for all David's family and friends

Sending my condolences and prayers to the Chapman Family 🙏🙏🙏 Sharon Green and Family

VICKIE sorry for your loss praying for peace and strength RIP David 🙏 Dorothy Buchannon

My condolences to the family of David Chapman (a.k.a Chapo). Well Chapo you will be missed you want be hurting anymore. I will miss you calling me barbrarosa that's the nickname you given me I will stick with that. I thank you for helping my mom with us I know we were a handful,but I appreciate that. I remember you talking to me about how a man should treat me. There where times we would sit on the porch on a nice day and listen to 97.1 and you would get up and do your little dance. I remember you use to love to pull out that pocket knife and say tell if someone messes with you let me know then I will cut them ha,ha,ha you kept me laughing. Rest in peace Chapo love ya 🕊️🕊️🕊️
Love, barbrarosa (Sylvia) Ledbetter/Little family

David Chapman🥲 you will truly be missed by many lots if fun days at Marsh furniture. You truly had a great spirit and personality rest in peace brother. THE HINES FAMILY 🌹GARRY,ANN, DARLENE ✌🏾

My condolences to your family. I'm sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Lots of laughter. Rest in peace.

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