Troxel Dow Chapman

My Last Request Please don't say that I gave up, just say I gave in. Don't say I Lost the battle, for it was God's war to lose or win. Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what's right, to give the most I could and not do less. Please don't give me wings or halos, that's for God to do. I want no more that I deserve, no extras, just my due. Please don't argue with one another, or talk is harsh tones. Don't be concerned about me now, I'm well with God , I made it home. Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. Just see to all my family's needs, that battle has been won. When you draw a picture of me, don't draw me as a saint, I've done some good, I've done some wrong, so use all your paint. Not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark. In fact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart. Don't just remember all of the good times, but remember all the bad. For life is full of so many things, some happy and some sad. But if you must do something, then I have one last request, Forgive me for the wrongs I've done, and with the love that's left. Thank God for my soul is resting, thank God for all who loved me, praise God who loved me best. Troxel Dow Chapman, a gentlemen and a gentle man passed away peacefully from earth Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Laurel Nursing Home at Big Otter, WV from complications of heart disease. Born July 1, 1928, he was just 9 days shy of his 84th birthday. He was a welder at Long-Airdox in Oak Hill for 14 years and retired from Central Appalachian Coal Co., in Montgomery with 17 years of service. He was a veteran having served in the Korea War Conflict. Trox loved trains and had a large collection of model trains and accessories. He was a member of the National Historical Railroad Society, The National Wildlife Federation and the Arbor Day Foundation. He loved planting trees and was always planning to plant more. He was a member of the UMWA. He graduated from Clay County High School class of 1946. He was a Methodist by faith having been reared in the Methodist church his mother's family helped establish. Trox was a quiet man of gentle voice and new spoke ill of anyone and was a mentor to his family and nieces. He was the last survivor of the family of Cluster and Dessie Hyer Chapman, preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bonnie, Chester, Chris and Bob, grandson, Tommy Allen Davis, III and nephew Jerry Allen Chapman. Survivors include his devoted wife of 56 years, Betty Hamric Chapman who tended and cared for him faithfully until his death, his daughter, Sherrie Davis, granddaughter Jessica Fowler and Great grandchildren, Jenna and Nicholas all of Dalton, GA and several nieces he was very fond of. Family will greet friends at the Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill, Monday, June 25, 2012 from 6-8 PM. A private family service will be held on the at his boyhood home he loved and he will rest on the Chapman Family Farm. At Ivydale, WV. Committal service will be held by Pastor Jerry Bush. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Bluefield Army National Guard. Special thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at Laurel Nursing Home for their care of Trox and concern for his family. Online condolences may be sent to www.tyreefuneralhome.com . Irish Blessing May the roads rise to meet you May the winds be always at your back May the sunshine be warm upon your face The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again May God hold you In the hollow of his hand. Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV