Obituary of Bobby Eugene Chapman

Bobby E. Chapman, 85, of Roanoke went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 22, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded by his parents, John Ross Chapman and Katherine Booth Chapman; and a sister, Joyce Stamper.

Bob pproudly served his country in the U S Air Force.  He retired from the city of Roanoke as Manager of the Roanoke Civic Center after many years of service.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 63 years, Barbara McAllister Chapman; daughters, Carla Leigh Chapman Hurley, and Kelly Lynn Chapman; grandchildren, Makayla Hurley, Joseph Tanner Bailey and Tyler Ross Bailey; several nieces, nephews, and dear friends too numerous to mention.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials take the form of donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital an organization that Bob loved and supported.

A gathering of family and friends is scheduled for the Roanoke Room at Bonsack Baptist Church  4845 Cloverdale Road Roanoke, VA  24019 from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2022.  

Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.  540-366-0707