Gary Chappell

White Settlement - Gary Chappell was called home on May 1, 2017. Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2017 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Gary was born October 13, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas to James W. Chappell Sr. and Maudine Chappell. He overcame the obstacles in his life, navigating each turn with his love. In his youth, Gary was an avid bowler, played baseball, a member of the Boy Scouts, and participated in the Special Olympics. His big love was watching Texas Longhorn’s games and attending NHRA drag races with his brothers. Gary’s favorite driver was John Force, who he personally met and admired. He had a special light that shone from within and a heart bigger than Texas. Gary loved everyone he met and will be missed by all who knew him. Gary was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors: Brothers; James W. Chappell, Jr. and wife Claudia, and Michael Ray Chappell, Nieces and Nephews; Penny Chappell, Jason Chappell and wife Dyan, Misty Baker and husband Wes, Chad Chappell, Tiffanie Chappell and husband Joe Don, Skylar Chappell along with numerous loving great and great-great nieces and nephews.