Charles Edward Chappell

DURHAM Mr. Charles Edward Chappell, 92, of Durham, died on Monday, April 27, 2015

Mr. Chappell was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the son of the late John F. Chappell and Vivian Addison Chappell. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and retired from IBM Corp as a Tool Grinder.  He was a member of Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church and the American Legion, Post 7. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Holmes Chappell.

He is survived by his son, John E. Chappell of Oxford; daughter, Cathy Chappell of Durham and a brother, William Chappell of Durham.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ingram Hedgepeth will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Matthew Beck, Scott Buck, Bill Wynne, Johnny Wynne, Alan Chappell and David Chappell.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1 to2 pm, prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mt Bethel Presbyterian Church Youth Group, 3541 Rose of Sharon Road, Durham NC 27712. Online condolences may be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.