Obituary of Thomas J. Chapman

Tommy Chapman, born October 28, 1960, passed away on August 30, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Tommy was born in Houston, but spent most of his teenage years in Geneva, Texas. He was a graduate of Hemphill High School.

Tommy was also a retired member of the Houston Police Department (HPD). During his tenure with HPD he spent 28 of his 35 year career working in the narcotics division. There he formed many friendships that quickly became brotherhoods. Tommy was known for his knowledge, hard-working determination, and the well deserved trust that he would keep everyone around him safe. He also worked closely with the River Oaks Garden Club, Rice Design Alliance, Lawndale Art, and Sawyer Yards during most of his time in the department. Tommy was dedicated to the friends and colleagues he made with the fine arts communities of Houston. His close friends Bolton Linden and Donny Crowell, along with many other life-long friends, provided him happiness and companionship on his many trips to Geneva.

The things most important in his life were his sons and his faith.

Tommy is survived by his sons, Thomas Joseph "TJ" Chapman II and his girlfriend, Danielle Neeley, and Travis Barrett Chapman and his wife, Jessica; former spouse and mother of TJ and Travis, Catherine Chapman; brother, Gerald Chapman, Jr. and his wife, Susan, and their two children, Elizabeth and Robert; sister, Teresa Ann Orr and her children; sister-in-law, Shannon Chapman and her two children, Angela and Patrick; as well as numerous members of the extended family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Chapman, Sr.; and his mother, Bettye Chapman.

A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Joseph J. Earthman Generations, 234 Westcott Street in Houston, Texas. 

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Northside Christian Church, 20250 Kuykendahl Road in Houston, Texas.