C. Joseph Chapman, Jr., 66, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Tidewell Hospice Inc. in Englewood, Florida.

Joseph was born December 16, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan and moved to Port Charlotte in 2006 from South Lyon, Michigan. Joseph was a Vietnam Era veteran who served proudly for the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church in Port Charlotte and was exceptionally devoted to the Blessed Mother. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post # 1224 in Hamburg, MI. Joseph was an avid fisherman, card player and he enjoyed reading books. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Survivors include 1 son, Kevin Chapman of Rollinsville, CO; 3 daughters, Kelli (Joe) Cowie and Kara (Dwayne) Dahlburg of Grants Pass, OR and Kimberly (Kenny) Anderson of Snohomish, WA; 3 sisters, Janette (Bud) Levier and Judy (Rick) Jahn of Port Charlotte and Jodell (Bernell Walz) Chapman of Bellingham, WA; 2 brothers, James T. (JT) Chapman of Key Largo, FL and Gerald F. (Mary) Chapman of Bethesda, MD and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, C. Joseph & Vera Chapman.

Visitation will be held 12:00PM-2:00PM, Friday, October 7, 2011 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at St. Maximillian Kolbe Catholic Church, 1441 Spear Street Port Charlotte, FL. Inurnment will follow at the St. Maximillian Kolbe Memorial Gardens.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.