John T. Chapman

September 11, 1924 - August 11, 2014

John T. Chapman, age 89 of Carneys Point, NJ died Monday August 11, 2014 at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ. He was predeceased in life by his wife Estelle F. Chapman. He was the son of the late John T. and Florence Mary (nee Simon) Chapman. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a long time resident of Sharon Hill, PA before moving to Carneys Point, NJ in 1985. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII. Following the war he worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 1987. He was a long time member of the Boy Scouts, where he achieved the rank of Life Scout. He was also a member of the Lutheran Church of Saint Ambrose, Pennsville, NJ. He enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to Big Band music. He is survived by his children, one son, John T. Chapman, Jr. (Patricia) and two daughters, Janet E. Boland (Bill) and Carol L. Chapman. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Melissa P. Clouse, Amy M. Patel, Thomas C. Moulder, Jr. and Kevin D. Moulder, and also four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Friday in the Lutheran Church of St. Ambrose, 443 S. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ where there will be a visitation from 10 to 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of St. Ambrose, 443 S. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070. Arrangements are by Ashcraft Funeral Homes, Penns Grove and Pennsville, NJ. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com