Monday, September 17, 2012 10:12 am

Mr. John Tellis Chapman, Sr., 95, of Shelby, passed away on September 8, 2012.  Mr. Chapman was a retired supervisor for the N. C. Department of Agriculture.  He was a member of Shelby New Bethel Church of the Nazarene and was very passionate for his church.   He was an avid gardener and a good carpenter.  He served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII.           

He was the son of the late  John S. Chapman and Dalzie Kincaid Chapman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Edna M. Chapman and three brothers, Hershel Chapman, Roy Chapman & Moran Chapman.           

Mr. Chapman is survived by his son, John T. Chapman, Jr. and his wife,  Agnes of Monroe; a step grandchild, Melanie Atkins of Melbourne, FL; a sister, Annie Mae Burns of Morganton; a brother, Merlie C. Chapman of Morganton and a sister-in-law, Bea Chapman.

 A visitation will be held Tuesday, September 11^th at Shelby New Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 10:00 – 11:00 am with the service following at 11:00 am.  The Rev. Mark Patchett will officiate.

 A private burial will be held.

Memorials may be made to: Shelby New Bethel Church of the Nazarene Youth Group,  706 Hamrick Street, Shelby, NC 28150

Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory are serving the family.

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