Ivan Chapman

Ivan Chapman, 82 of Hiwassee Dam, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 in a Toccoa, Georgia care facility.

He was a native of Cherokee County and a 1961 graduate of Hiwassee Dam High School. Ivan began life working for General Motors in Doraville, Ga and later Tennessee Chemical in Copperhill, TN. Ivan then established Riverside Club and Restaurant with his brother T.W. Ivan operated Riverside for several years. He was a member of the Copperhill Masonic Lodge #656. Ivan enjoyed getting out and simply “loafering” and seeing friends.

He was the son of the late Theodore and Atha Mashburn Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by a wife Sue James Chapman; three brothers, James “Fattie” Chapman, Brevard “B.B.” Chapman and Eugene Chapman.

Surviving is his wife, Sherry Chapman; four sons, Daryl Chapman and wife Suzanne, Eric Chapman and wife Michelle, Todd Chapman and wife Christy, and Brent Chapman; one step-son Mike Jenkins; one sister Faye Green and husband Tom; one brother, T.W. and wife Donna; seven grandchildren, Mallory Chapman, Ives and Chandler Chapman, Abby and Katy Chapman, and Maria and Knox Chapman; three great-grandchildren, Blakley and Layla Bateman, and Khaleel Chapman. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2 pm in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Reverend Kevin Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024 prior to the service

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In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial be made to the Copperhill Masonic Lodge #656, 148 Main Street Copperhill, TN 37317.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, NC is in charge of all arrangements.

This announcement is courtesy of Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.