Rev. Malcolm Chapman, age 75, of Hiawassee, GA passed away January 6, 2010 at Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, Georgia.
Malcolm was born on September 20, 1934 in Ludowici, GA, to the late Clyde and Catherine (Dubose) Chapman. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Malcolm had a great interest in Boy Scouts and had served as Scout Leader. He had been a volunteer fireman with Suches Fire Dept Station # 5. Malcolm was a beloved Pastor and Church Leader for many years and had served in South Georgia, Virginia, Clayton, GA (Clayton Baptist Church) and came to Suches, GA in 1983 where he pastored Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church for 12 years until his retirement. He cherished his mission trips to England and Ireland. Malcolm was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Emily Oakley-O'brien and mother-in-law, Susie Hunt.
Survivors include: his wife, Ann Chapman of Hiawassee, GA; step-son & Daughter-in-law, Jim & Cynthia Wood of Hiawassee, GA; step-daughter, Beth Wood of Hiawassee, GA; brother, Clyde Lamar Chapman Jr. of Hinesville, GA; granddaughters, Jamison Wood and Jacey Wood; and several nieces and nephews.
At the family?s request, due to inclement weather, Funeral services will be held Monday, January 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM from the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Ledford officiataing. Pallbearers will be Jim Wood, Jim Miner, Bob Gibby, Eddie Bradley, George Van Voorhis and Benny Brookshire. Burial will follow in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Morganton, GA.
In lieu of flowers if you wish the family has requested memorial contributions in Malcolm?s memory be made to the Suches Fire Dept. Station # 5 or to Woody Gap School Library.
The family will recive friends at the Cochran Funeral Home Sunday from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
Cochran Funeral Home Blairsville, GA www.cochranfuneralhomes.com in charge of arrangements.