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ORREN LEWIS CHAPMAN

Orren Lewis Chapman, age 81, of Gloucester, died on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Riverside Rehabilitation in Yorktown. Orren was President of Martin-Thomas-Walker, Opticians, Gloucester, and a lifetime member of Olive Branch Church. He was dedicated to his profession with an impeccable work ethic until his death and was proud of the fact he had never missed a paycheck since he was 15 years old. His greatest interests were hunting, fishing, and gardening; he also loved exploring garage sales and estate sales with Betty. Parents, Alton Davis Chapman and Evelyn Lloyd Chapman, and a brother, Raymond Chapman, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Betty Brown Chapman; children, Kimberly Chapman Price (Keith), Amy Chapman Green (Albert), Orren “Odie” Davis Chapman (Roxanne), Douglas Neil Hegamyer (Angie), and Karen Groner (Bryan); 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family received friends Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. at Hogg Funeral Home. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Ann Tang and Pastor Shaun Brown, was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Olive Branch Church, 10833 Harcum Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061, followed by interment in the church cemetery. In our loved one’s memory, contributions may be made to Olive Branch Church, 10833 Harcum Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061, or Gloucester Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, Va. 23061.