Ronald Glenn Chapman

Ronald Glenn Chapman, age 77 of Sevierville, formerly of Joliet, IL, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 13, 2010. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 30 years of employment, before moving to the Great Smoky Mountains. Ron loved his Harley, being outdoors, and was an avid bird-lover. In addition to his parents, Ron is preceded in death by his brother, William. Ron is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Faith Ann Chapman; son, Rex Chapman; daughters and sons-in-law, Ronette and Mark Curtis, Becky and Ralph Cavette. Ron was blessed with six grandchildren and one great grandchild, several nieces and nephews, one sister, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. In his last days, he was surrounded by his family and devoted hospice workers with whom he shared his faith and love for God. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Caris Health Care and Hospice, 9041 Executive Park Dr. Suite 275, Knoxville, TN 37923. Funeral service 7 PM Tuesday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Dr. Pat Corn officiating. Interment 11 AM Wednesday in Middle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4-7 PM Tuesday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)