Thomas Edward Chapman, 92, of Nashville, passed away on November 30, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. Born on May 29, 1933, in Campbellsville, TN, to Cecil Wilburn Chapman and Ruby Bell Shelton Chapman, Thomas was a dedicated truck driver for Austin Powders and a cherished member of Fatherland Baptist Church. He had a passion for life, whether it was working, tending to the grass, or playing Blue Grass music. Thomas was a talented musician, proficient in playing the guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and banjo. Above all, he treasured spending time with his loving family. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Ruby Chapman, brothers C.W. Chapman and Cletus Chapman, sister Mattie Joyner, and brother-in-law Lois Tidwell. Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 Noon on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Thomas is survived by his son Virgil Chapman (Vivian) of Nashville; daughters Freddie Jean Brown-Burch (Richard) of Hendersonville, Faye Woodall (Robby Spurlock) of Hendersonville, Brenda Winn of Goodlettsville, Judy Haggard (Mick) of Gallatin; 1st wife Peggy Chapman; brothers Charles Chapman of Nashville, Fred Chapman of Joclton, Jerry Chapman (Judy) of Nashville; sister Edith Tidwell of Lawrenceburg; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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