Ever since my father died 40 weeks ago today, I still see him in my dreams, as we all do with our immediate family members. When I wake up, it takes a few minutes before I remember he has passed. We talked on the phone EVERY SUNDAY for many years-- a ritual we never tired of; now, as my sister in law, Manon suggested before he died, I have a short pretend conversation with him every Sunday, telling him what is going on in my life. I (finally) got Married 2 weeks before my dad died, and it meant SO MUCH to me that he was cognizant of that! ...
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Jim and I have so many precious memories of Harold and fun times together throughout our lifetime.
I will just share a couple that stand out in my mind. When I was a little girl, I used to look forward to Harold singing on TV with the Kings College quartet. It was so fun to see him on TV singing praises to the Lord.
Another memory was when he drove from Tampa to Saint Petersburg to Sarasota so that our mother could meet with her sister Ada. They hadn’t seen each other for many years and that was so special for the sisters to meet. then he drove back to St. Petersburg and onto Tampa in the same evening
Harold was always encouraging and always upbeat and loved to sing and also to play the piano for a couple of minutes. He sang many songs, he even sang of our wedding almost 60 years ago.
Look forward to our reunion in heaven
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Every time Uncle Harold would enter our home when we all lived in Danbury, CT, he would go to the piano and play his version of "Mansion Over the Hilltop." I can still hear that in my memory. He was our song leader at Danbury Baptist and would often sing solos and duets with my dad, his brother Joe. I am so thankful my husband Tom and I made the trip to Roanoke a few years ago to visit him and sweet Aunt Irene, sing a duet with him at the piano, and go out to eat together. I'll miss his emails and calls. Praise the Lord for the assurance of Heaven and eternal life! He and Dad (and Mom) as well as Uncle Bob and Aunt Ellen, Grandmom and Grandpop, and so many others are having quite the grand reunion at that "mansion over the hilltop." "What a day, glorious day that will be" when all believers "look upon His face, the One who saved us by His grace," and are together for the greatest reunion ever. But until then, our hearts will go on singing. Praying for Aunt Irene, Paul, Phil, Jonathan, Cheerilyn and their families. ❤️
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I am very sad to hear of Uncle Harold's passing. I have great memories of talking with him on the phone. He would make me smile and I learnt a lot at times about the family history. I will never forget him and my Aunt Irene taking me and their daughter my cousin Cheerilyn to Disney World way back in 1984. Most fun time ever. You will be greatly missed! Tell my mom and dad I miss them but I will see you all someday in heaven.
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"It's Not an Easy Road," he used to sing to us when I was around 5 years old. Harold Paul Chapman would prefer Celebration over Condolences. My Dad was the friendliest, most upbeat and positive person you'll ever meet, even through the uncomfortableness of his final days. Great father and family man, his Love of Life was infectious! No matter how difficult the Road, my father always faced the challenges and found solutions. He Left an indelible mark on every person who had the pleasure of knowing him!!
(Spencer Paul Chapman)
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The family has my prayers. Uncle Harold was a good man ! He was one of my favorite uncles !! He always had a funny joke to tell us when he came to visit. My father, Billy Spencer, was Aunt Irenes’ brother . Dad went to Heaven in 2011. Uncle Harold and Dad are probably trading jokes in Heaven now !
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