Zachary Cole Chapman
November 4, 1991 — February 18, 2023
Zachary Cole Chapman, age 31, of New Lexington, Ohio died Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home in Bremen, Ohio.
He was born November 4, 1991 in Zanesville, Ohio to Melissa Thomas Tankersley and Matthew L. Chapman.
Zach was a 2010 graduate of New Lexington High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp where he proudly served from 2010-2014. Lance Corporal Zachary Cole Chapman was deployed to Afghanistan supporting mission Operation Enduring Freedom 12.2 from 2012-2013 where he was praised for his exemplary service. As a child Zach was an ornery boy who had no fear. He exuded a go big or go home attitude with absolutely everything he did. He was intelligent, feisty, outgoing, funny and had a smile that would light up every room. He was caring, loving and always gave the best hugs. When able he was there to help anyone and everyone. Zach loved the outdoors, riding quads, hunting and fishing but most of all he loved his son Cole. Zach also struggled in his head with a war he couldn't escape. Until our wounded bird was set free.
Survived by one Son, Cole Matthew Chapman. His parents: Melissa Thomas Tankersley of Bremen, Matthew (Tammy) Chapman of New Lexington. His grandmothers: Catherine Wolfe of Somerset and Violet Lowe of New Lexington. His siblings: Cory (Mallory) Chapman of New Lexington, Kendra (Phillip) Crane of Hemlock, Danielle Chapman of New Lexington, Dalton Chapman of New Lexington. Seven Nieces and Nephews Connor, Maleigh, Harley, Madalee, Maverick, Jenson, and Nora. His beloved dog Baby, many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Preceded in death by his Grandfather's Harley Bryan Thomas and James (Ben) Chapman, and Best Friend Bradley Allen Dunwoody.
A time to visit with Zach’s family will be Monday, Feb. 27th from 5 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
He was born November 4, 1991 in Zanesville, Ohio to Melissa Thomas Tankersley and Matthew L. Chapman.
Zach was a 2010 graduate of New Lexington High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp where he proudly served from 2010-2014. Lance Corporal Zachary Cole Chapman was deployed to Afghanistan supporting mission Operation Enduring Freedom 12.2 from 2012-2013 where he was praised for his exemplary service. As a child Zach was an ornery boy who had no fear. He exuded a go big or go home attitude with absolutely everything he did. He was intelligent, feisty, outgoing, funny and had a smile that would light up every room. He was caring, loving and always gave the best hugs. When able he was there to help anyone and everyone. Zach loved the outdoors, riding quads, hunting and fishing but most of all he loved his son Cole. Zach also struggled in his head with a war he couldn't escape. Until our wounded bird was set free.
Survived by one Son, Cole Matthew Chapman. His parents: Melissa Thomas Tankersley of Bremen, Matthew (Tammy) Chapman of New Lexington. His grandmothers: Catherine Wolfe of Somerset and Violet Lowe of New Lexington. His siblings: Cory (Mallory) Chapman of New Lexington, Kendra (Phillip) Crane of Hemlock, Danielle Chapman of New Lexington, Dalton Chapman of New Lexington. Seven Nieces and Nephews Connor, Maleigh, Harley, Madalee, Maverick, Jenson, and Nora. His beloved dog Baby, many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Preceded in death by his Grandfather's Harley Bryan Thomas and James (Ben) Chapman, and Best Friend Bradley Allen Dunwoody.
A time to visit with Zach’s family will be Monday, Feb. 27th from 5 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com
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