Larry Charles Chapman was born to Christopher and Dorothy Chapman on November 15, 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 10, 2016. He fought a good fight, he kept the faith. Larry was a long time member of High Street Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA. Preceded in death by his father Christopher Chapman, Sr., brother, Jimmie Chapman, nephew and Lil Ike Crowder. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother, Dorothy Chapman, Knoxville, TN., brothers, Herman Chapman, Roanoke, VA., Drs., Chad (Marilyn) Chapman, Atlanta, GA., Reverend Chris Chaney, Chattanooga, TN., Sisters, Apostle Linda (Rosewill) Hayes, Charlotte, NC., Christine Brown, Selena Crowder, Mary Chapman, Knoxville, TN., Dorothy (Carlton) Simpson, Roanoke, VA., a host of devoted nieces, nephews and cousins to include, the Hemphill, Kennedy, Davenport, Stone, Truesdale, Taylor, Gordon and Thomas families, devoted friends, Gregory (Arnita) Harper, Ontario, CA. and Albert Workman, Knoxville, TN. The family will receive friends at Unity Mortuary Chapel on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 11:00 to 12:00 with the Homegoing Celebration to follow at 12:00 with Reverend Reginald Strong officiating and Apostle Linda Hayes, eulogist. Interment will immediately follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery with the Unity dove release to conclude. The family wishes to express thanks and sincere gratitude to Serene Manor Medical Center and University of Tennessee Cancer Center.