89R16639 DSH-D
By: Spiller H.R. No. 421
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Kenneth Lee Chapman of
Eastland County were deeply saddened by his passing on January 26,
2025, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, The son of Travis and Nancy Chapman, Ken Chapman was
born on February 22, 1955, and he grew up on a farm in Callahan
County with the companionship of his sister, Brenda, and two
brothers, Terry and Larry; he worked at Fink's Mobil in Cisco and at
Perkin's Implement while attending high school in Putnam; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Chapman established Ken's Motorcycle
Shop in Eastland; in 1990, he founded Grandpaw's Tool Shed Rental
with his father, and he later started Grandpaw's Outhouse; active
in his community, he was involved with the Jaycees and the Lion's
Club for decades, and he served on the board of the Eastland County
Water Supply District for 22 years; his favorite leisure activities
included water skiing, snow skiing, motorcycle riding, and scuba
diving; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Chapman enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Delores, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned more than five decades; he took great pride in
his daughters, Heather and Phylicia, and with the passing years, he
had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include two
grandsons, Bryson and Hudson; and
WHEREAS, Although Ken Chapman is greatly missed, he has left
his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he will
forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Kenneth Lee Chapman
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Delores Chapman; to his daughters, Heather Chapman and her
husband, Corey, and Phylicia Chapman and her husband, Brandon; to
his grandsons, Bryson Monroe Webb and Hudson Kenneth Lane; to his
brothers, Terry and Larry Chapman; and to his other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ken
Chapman.