Ralph Anthony Chapman, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on April 28, 2023, at Gordan Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a brief illness. Anthony was born September 16, 1954, in Iredell County to the late Ralph Grady Chapman and Patricia Alexander Chapman.

Anthony worked as a carpenter, and he was an owner of Chapman Funeral Home. He was a member of Stony Point Masonic Lodge #593, and he was of the Methodist faith. Anthony enjoyed fishing, making music with his guitar, and gardening, and he loved going to the beach.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Suzy Fortner Chapman; and one son, Ralph Preston Chapman.

Those left to cherish his memory include one daughter, Megan Chapman Shaw and husband Bryan of Claremont; one brother, Ashley Alexander Chapman of Stony Point; and two sisters, Alisha Chapman Custer and husband Carl of Little River, S.C., and Amanda Chapman Pope of Stony Point. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Krista Chapman, Ryker Shaw, and Baylee Shaw, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Stony Point Cemetery. Pastor Durant Barr will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home. Masonic Rights will be provided by Stony Point Lodge #593.

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Chapman family.