James Lewis Chapman, 87, of Water Valley, Miss., died peacefully Tuesday, Oct.1, 2019, at his home with family by his side.  He was born March 16, 1932, in Columbia, Tenn., to the late Jim and Eunice (Simmons) Chapman and spent over forty years serving his country in the United States Army. James was a life member of VFW Post 3978 in Oxford.

Visitation was Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in the Gardiner Room at Seven Oaks Funeral Home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Services will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct.  5, 2019, in the Henry Chapel of Seven Oaks with Rev. William Wesley and Bro. Jerry Holt officiating. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery with members of Post 3978 serving as pallbearers.