September 22, 2008 -

Paul Langford Chapman of Destin, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sept. 17, 2008, at the age of 82. A decorated war veteran, he served honorably in World War II as a sergeant in the 28th Infantry Division and was bestowed the bronze star for his heroic efforts in the Ardennes Forest.

During his 40 years as division manager of the mechanical engineering department he also found time to develop his love of carpentry by crafting various pieces of furniture for his children. As a young father of five children, he found time to coach his sons? Little League teams and attend their soccer, hockey and field hockey games. An avid reader, he shared his passion for books with his family.
Always a humble and generous man, he spent his life devoted to the happiness of those closest to him.

Survived by his wife of 58 years Patricia Chapman, his 5 children: Vicki and her husband Vic, Paul, Craig, Jill and her husband Dan, Scott and his wife Lenna, and his seven grandchildren: Lindsey, Meredith, Miranda, Ashley, Sean, Jessica and Brandon.

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 307 Harbor Blvd. at 2 p.m. Sept. 22, 2008. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association