Gary Chappell

The Memorial services celebrating and honoring the life of Gary Chappell, 75, of Enid, will be held privately. Complete cremation care and services are under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home.

Gary Lane Chappell passed away on April 13 ^th , 2023. Gary was Born July 5th, 1947 in a farm house southeast of Ames, Oklahoma.

His parents, Horace E. Chappell and May "Madeline" Bossart-Chappell, preceded him in death. He is survived by his former spouse, Paula, two daughters, Kristin and Haley, and three grandchildren, Milly, Decker, and Summer.

Gary was a 1965 graduate of Enid High School. He also graduated from Oklahoma City University with a BS Degree. While in the US Marine Corps, he served two Vietnam tours of duty aboard the USS Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier.

Gary's career consisted of two parts, first half being a commercial pilot, flying many types of aircraft. He flew business jets all around the world, and his last aviation job was pilot for a commuter airline.

His second career was commercial real estate in Oklahoma City.

Gary chose to be cremated, and per his wishes, no formal funeral will be given.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask anyone who wishes to please make a donation to aid veterans at www.dav.org

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