David “Papa” Leroy Chapman, 74, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The family will be having a celebration of life in the spring at Papa’s barn at a date to be announced later.
David was born on June 2,1951 to Harold C. Chapman and Mary R. (Thomas) Chapman. David hauled trash for 21 years and then owned Chapmans Septic Service for close to 30 years. He also worked worked for many farmers around the area. The last several years you could find him and Max out doing chores and living their best lives.
David was very involved in the Oak Grove Saddle Club and Jackson County 4-H leader for many years.
David was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Thomas Chapman.
David leaves behind his wife Sharon Kay (Crowder) Chapman (or Hunny by all that knew them); 2 brothers, Randy Chapman, Texas; Mark Chapman (Dallas), Bates City, MO; his daughter Kim Lunceford (Rick) of Oak Grove, MO; his son David Chapman II of Oak Grove, MO; grandsons, Casey Lunceford (Caitlin) and Cody Lunceford (Natalie); 5 great-grandchildren; Gracie, Fallon, Brilynn, Laramie and Lawless; sister in-law Becky Chapman; 3 nieces, Tara, Amy, Lisa. Sharon Kay’s children, Diana Little (Jack), Steven Coakley; grandchildren, Chris Boldizs (Elise), Amber Holsteen (Nathan), Bethany Little, Jordan Boldizs; great-grandchildren, Mercedes, Peightyn, Ayden, Keely; and Keeton. He had MANY others that he considered his children and who considered him their Papa.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, Missouri
Jenny Keehler Tyler
21 Nov 2025Knowing David and Zkay for MANY years, I have witnessed and experienced their live and welcoming hugs. Never any judgement just love. Kay, be strong waiting for reunion in Heaven. Until then. . . Call on your many friends for companionship and warm understanding hugs. Grief can only be replaced by loving memories and loving arms of your many friends and family.
Dona Whitehead
22 Nov 2025What a great man and friend.
This is so sad to hear this,
my prayers are with the family.
He always made me laugh …
I’d say he was one of a kind!!
And kind he was, always had time to speak.
Last time I seen him with his Hunny… was
@ my yard sale.. ( we visited a long while )
Hunny got to take home
anything she wanted… He was a great man!
He will be missed by a lot of people,
and remembered by all.
My heart goes out to the family.
“God Bless you and help you through this. Amen”
Dona Halsey Whitehead