Robert Lee Chapman

Robert Lee Chapman III, age 22, of Bloomington passed away early Sunday October 7, 2012 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. He was born to Robert Lee Chapman Jr and Barbara Marie Briggs Chapman in Bloomington on September 4th, 1990. Rob went to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School and was a 2009 Graduate of Bloomington High School North where he was the Captain of the football team his Senior Year. He had worked for Weiller & Bailey construction, Renaissance Rentals, and lastly as a member of the Bloomington Township Fire Department. Rob also worked constantly on his own doing various odd jobs for countless people. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Best Buddies at Bloomington High School North, and was a constant presence from early childhood with the Bloomington Fire Department "Shop with a Firefighter" Program each Christmas. Rob leaves behind his mother Barbara Marie and father Robert Lee Chapman Jr of Bloomington; his brother Cole Patrick Chapman of Bloomington; grandfather Robert Lee Chapman Sr. of Berlin, Maryland; grandfather Donald R. Briggs of Auburn, Indiana; grandmother Constance J. Luttinen of Spencer, Indiana, as well as several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Helene Briggs. He will always be known for his Big Heart. He gave out countless hugs and smiles to everyone. He was unafraid to kiss or hug his family in front of others. The biggest gift that he gave of himself was being an Organ Donor, he will be able to help over 50 people with his donation. As Parents, we could not ask for a kinder son. He loved us and his brother Cole with all his heart. He was intent on making this world a better place. We will miss him more then the air we breathe. Hold your children closer and hug them more often for us. A Mass of Christian of Burial will be held Friday October 12, 2012 at 11:30am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Fr. William Stumpf will preside. Visitation for Rob will be held Thursday October 12, 2012 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Allen Funeral Home, 4155 South Old Highway 37. Memorial Contributions may be made in Rob's Memory to the "Shop With a Firefighter" Fund, Checks may be made to IAFF Local 586, PO Box 474, Bloomington, IN 47401. There will also be a Fire Science Scholarship Fund set up in Rob Chapman's name through Ivy Tech. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org

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Robert Lee Chapman

September 4, 1990 - October 7, 2012