Mr. Donald Chappell

August 28, 1934 - January 10, 2022

Donald Chappell, age 87, of Canon, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home after an extended battle with cancer. Born August 28, 1934 in Griffin, GA, he was a son of the late Roy Chappell, Sr. and Nancy Riley Chappell. He was a graduate of Royston High School and North Georgia Technical College. He retired from Westinghouse as a dispatcher. Mr. Chappell was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Canon Baptist Church. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his wife: Sara Dee Outz Chappell; daughter: Linda Brooks, son-in-law: Stanley Brooks; and siblings: Roy Chappell, Jr., Shirley Brown, Jerry Chappell, Wayne Chappell, Sharon McCollum, Kerry Chappell & Terry Chappell. He is survived by his daughters: Sherry Dove (Sam) of Canon & Debbie Richey (Ron) of Baldwin; grandchildren: Matthew Reynolds, Elizabeth Hipp (Nathan), Kristy Daniels (Phillip), Dana Moore (Andrew), Jennifer Schie (Tom), & Brittany Harris (Justin); great-grandchildren: Dylan, Porter, Sophia, Ethan, Fletcher, Sadie, Asa & Griffin; sister: Connie Brewer (Jimmy) of Athens; and several nieces and nephews. The graveside service with military honors will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 12, 2022 at Bowers Memorial Park in Canon with Rev. Eldon Massey officiating. At other times the family will be at his home. Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.