He was born in Chowan County to the late Beecher P. Chappell and Eula H. Chappell. While he was a small boy, he moved to the farming community of Belvidere in Perquimans County. He graduated from Perquimans High School in 1956. He participated in baseball, football and track. He also drove a school bus, earning a big salary of $18 a month.
He attended East Carolina and played baseball. He was married to Sarah Sutton, his high school and college sweetheart for 61 years. Upon graduation, he moved to Cumberland County and began teaching and coaching at Seventy-First High School.
He was Director of Transportation for Cumberland County School from 1971-1993. After retiring, he served as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. He loved young people and his motto was, "It Matters to This One."
He was a member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder, Deacon, and choir member and assisted with the Galatia Food Pantry.
Surviving are his wife Sarah, his daughters, Susan and Tricia (Wood) and husband Jimmy, grandchildren Madelyn, Hunter, Leah and Delaney, Brother Jimmy Chappell and his wife Ann.
Due to COVID, a private service will be held with Reverend Brett Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A video of the service will be shared at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Galatia Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.
Due to COVID, a private service will be held with Reverend Brett Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A video of the service will be shared at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Galatia Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.