Donald Herbert Chappell,85, Springfield, MO. passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO. after a long illness. He was born September 12, 1936, in Sikeston, MO. to Forrest and Edith (Harper) Chappell. Donald was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War, a retired salesperson and Shrimp Boat Captain in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a member of the N.R.A. The American Legion, a Shriner Clown and a Masonic Lodge 32nd degree Mason.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife Linda, in 2016, and his parents Forrest and Edith Chappell. He is survived by his daughter: Stephanie Dawn Chappell and his son: David Chappell, three grandchildren: Forrest and Jessie Chappell, Megan Chappell, and Maddie Jade Dancer,and two brothers: Jerry Chappell and Kenny Chappell
Services will be announced at a later date.