Irvin Duane Chappell, Jr.

Irvin Duane Chappell, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born August 8, 1944 to the late Irvin D. Chappell, Sr. and Arline Johnson Chappell and was also preceded in death by his daughters, Cheryl Chappell Murdock and Patricia Chappell and his sister, Linda Powers. Mr. Chappell is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Elizabeth Rideout Chappell; brother, David A. Chappell and wife, Charlene; brother-in-law, Reverend Amos Rideout, Jr. (Moonyeen); sisters-in-law, Sylvia R. Cravath (Jim) and Brenda R. Aberle (Patrick) and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Chappell was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. He was employed in the printing business before retirement in 2011. He had a love for photography, flying, Nascar and rollercoasters. Mr. Chappell was a member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness at the Dorey Park Congregation, Varina, Virginia. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia with Steven R. Cosentino officiating. A reception at Concord United Methodist Church will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity.