Michael Chapman

Michael "Mike" Leo Chapman, age 63 of Franklin, TN passed away June 13, 2016 at his home. Mike's greatest joy was his family. Among his many achievements Mike was a National Guardsman, received his BS in Business from Athens State University, was an accomplished musician and a world renowned bass player, he recorded over 30 #1 Hits and played on over 170 million records sold. Mike is a 2016 inductee of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum with musical credits too numerous to list. His contribution as a musician, husband, father, papaw, friend and his talent is legendary. His Christian walk was evident to all who knew him, and his life was truly a witness to the Glory of God. Preceded in death by his parents, Mabin & Mable Brown Chapman. Survived by wife, Connie Chapman of Franklin, TN; sons, Lee (Sara) Sartin of Franklin, TN and Clinton Chapman of Denver, CO; daughter, Allison Chapman of Franklin, TN; sister, Faye (Cliff) Wise of Sterling, IL; grandson, Wyatt Sartin. Celebration of Life will be held 2:00PM Friday, June 17, 2016 at Church of the City Franklin (formerly the Peoples Church) 828 Murfreesboro Rd. Franklin, TN. Pastor Jay Strother officiating. Visitation will be 4-8PM Thursday at the church and one hour prior to the service. Private Interment will be 10:00AM Monday, June 20, 2016 in Williamson Memorial Gardens. Donations for Meals for Heath & Healing and the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum can be sent to Williamson Memorial, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, June 16th, 2016 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Church of the City-Franklin

Friday, June 17th, 2016 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Church of the City-Franklin

Service Information

Friday, June 17th, 2016 2:00pm, Church of the City-Franklin

Interment Details

Williamson Memorial Gardens