Curtis Chapman

CURTIS CHAPMAN, son of the late Alvin and Bertha Chapman, was born in Greenville, South Carolina May 31, 2007. He suddenly moved from labor to reward on May 28, 2007. After matriculating in the Greenville County School System, Curtis moved to Baltimore Maryland where he was successfully employed by Silber’s Bakery, Acme Bakery, and Giant Bakery in Silver Spring, Maryland from which he retired in 2006. After his retirement from Giant Bakery, Curtis remained employed Giant Dairy in Landover, Maryland, which was later purchased by Marva Maid Dairy, his employer at the time of his departure.Curtis’ work ethic was so superior that he was twice presented with the coveted Presidential Award from the Giant Corporation. The awards were presented in recognition of his outstanding job performance, overall excellence, and for exemplifying Giant’s commitment to caring-both for the customer and fellow staffers. An immense love for music, led to Curtis’ immense collections, which included gospel, the Temptations, and James Brown. He loved to dance, and while mimicking James Brown, he could do the split even up to his time of departure. Back in the day, Curtis made sure that tickets were purchased for live shows to see the aforementioned entertainers in places including Baltimore, New Jersey, and New York. Curtis loved to attend Broadway plays, Morgan-Grambling games at Yankee Stadium, and especially watching the New York parade the day following the game led by the winner of the game. The love for Christ led Curtis to attend services at Gillis Memorial Community Church, New Life Inspirational Church, and Long Reach Church of God in Columbia, Md. during which he dedicated his life to the Author and Finisher of his life. Family and friends remember Curtis as outgoing, hospitable, and caring. Curtis had great culinary skills, and enjoyed sharing his generosity with all who visited the Chapman home. He unceasingly had time for his grandchildren, and did not hesitate to give assistance to anyone in need. Curtis is survived by: his wife, Dr. Shirley Chapman; sons, Ronald and Derrick; and grandsons, Derrick, Jr. and Dominic. He is also survived by: five sisters, Evelyn Williams, Ada Williams, Berdia Thompson, Elizabeth Goldsmith and Marie Beeks; brother, Alvin Chapman, Jr.; aunt, Fannie Chapman; devoted cousin, Edna Simmone; four sisters-in-law, Pauline Sturdivant, Loris Hardy, Bertha Hardy and Dora Chapman; six brothers-in-law, Wilbert Sturdivant, James Hardy, Joseph Hardy, Robert Williams, Frank Goldsmith and John Williams; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Curtis Chapman

May 31, 1944 - May 28, 2007