Richard “Dick” O. Chaplin, 77, of Vandalia, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018, in Fayette Co. Hospital, Long Term Care, Vandalia, IL.
Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, with Pastor Robert Weaver, officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery, RFD Brownstown, IL, with Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the Church. Memorials: Fayette County Hospice. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
He was born January 21, 1941, in Siloam Springs, IL, the son of Olin Hamer & Frieda Marie (Gallaher) Chaplin. Married Joyce Ann Lang, December 15, 1961 in Long Beach, CA. She passed away February 21, 2017. He was a retired Maintenance Mechanic for a Drywall Manufacturing Co.; Member of Unity Baptist Church, Vandalia, IL; and a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He is survived by: Son – Dennis Chaplin & Laurie, Orange, CA; Daughter – Karen Storm & Steve, Brownstown, IL; Grandchildren – Gretchen, James, Tucker & Hailey; Great Grandchildren – Harrison, Gwendolyn, Cora & Emma.
Preceded in death by: His Parents; Wife; 1 Brother; and 2 Sisters.
