R. Hoyt Chapman, 92, formerly of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on December 21st, 2024. He was born in Turkey Creek, Louisiana. He was predeceased by his parents Cledie and Dinah Chapman. He graduated with a bachelors degree from SLI and a masters degree in Geology from the University of Texas in Austin. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He spent the bulk of his career in Military Intelligence and most of it was spent at the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Pentagon.
He is survived by his wife Merle Chapman of Wesley Chapel; son Steven (Tammy) Chapman of Wesley Chapel; daughter Suzanne Chapman; granddaughters Maria Chapman, Alisha Chapman, Abbi Chapman, and Sam Morrow; as well as multiple great-grandchildren.
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home - Seven Springs Chapel
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home - Seven Springs Chapel
Florida National Cemetery
Jeremy Dillard
December 22, 2024, 7:09 pm
Aunt Merle, Steve and Suzanne.
I’m so sorry to hear about my beautiful Uncle Hoyt. He was such a great man and I have nothing but fond memories of him and all the time we spent with yall growing up. I love yall so much and wish I could be there to hug you. Heaven certainly gained an angel!
Shirley Bonney
December 23, 2024, 12:39 am
Dear Merle and family,
I was so surprised to hear today that Hoyt has left us to be with our Lord and Savior. May he now Rest in Peace!
He was indeed a gentle man and loved Jesus.
May your wonderful memories fill your heart with Peace.
Your Sister In Christ,
Shirley Cox-Bonney
Anthea Parris
December 23, 2024, 11:31 am
My condolences to the family
Kathy Ford
December 23, 2024, 6:31 pm
Dear Merle and family,
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of Hoyt’s passing. You were both such an influence to me and Wayne when we met at St Anne’s and you sponsored us for Cursillo.
Hoyt was always a joy to be with. and he will be missed. As sad as we are, it is a blessing
for Hoyt to be healed in body, mind and spirit as he spends this Christmas with Jesus.
Love and peace of heart to you and your family.
Your Sister in Christ,
Kathy Ford
Pastor Sharon Lewis
January 27, 2025, 5:27 pm
I have just found out that Hoyt has passed! Such a dear man and I hold such fond memories of him and Merle ministering at Cursillo and healing events! You are both loved.
Love
Pastor Sharon+