William S. "Billy" Chaplin, Jr.

William S. Chaplin Jr. (Billy) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022. Born to the late William S. Chaplin Sr & Vera Rogers Chaplin, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jones Chaplin and sister, Peggy Gammon.

Survivors include his daughters, Stacy Chaplin Arthur (Michael) and Clarke Chaplin Hobbs (Len); grandson Dalton Arthur (Kelsey); granddaughters Caela Dent Brooks (Cody), Bailee Dent, and Brinkley Hobbs; his beloved dog Lucy and his special friend Thelma.

Billy served in Vietnam and was a member of the VFW post 12200. He was an active and honorary lifetime member of the Greensville Volunteer Fire Dept for 50 years. He loved Doodlum Hunt Club, every member of the Fire Department, even though retired, his Department of Corrections family, and most of all his family.

The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 23 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia. The funeral service will be held Monday January 24 graveside 7:30 a.m. at Emporia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greensville Volunteer Fire Department, 209 Halifax St., Emporia, Virginia 23847 or to VFW Post 12200, c/o P.O. Box 336, Jarratt, Virginia 23867.