Wayne Chappell

Wayne Chappell, age 85, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. He was born on January 29, 1940, in Maury County to the late Maury Paul Chappell and Viola Adams Chappell.

Wayne worked at Monsanto for over 35 years before his retirement as a maintenance supervisor. Wayne was a hardworking man with a strong spirit and a big heart. He spent most of his life farming tobacco and raising cattle, and he truly loved being out on the land. Farming wasn’t just his job—it was something he took pride in every day. He also enjoyed cheering on the Tennessee Vols and never missed a chance to catch a game.

Wayne loved to travel and made many great memories with his wife, Margie, visiting places like the Smoky Mountains, California, Jamaica, and even spending ten years living out west. Whether close to home or far away, he always appreciated time spent with the people he loved.

He is survived by his wife, Margie Chappell; sons: Richard Wayne Chappell (Sandra) and Jeffrey Layne Chappell; grandchildren: Haleigh Chappell, Aidan Chappell, Nia Chappell, Hannah Walker, Allen Walker, Kacy Brown, and Laura Brown ; stepchildren: Tony Devers (Kim), Amy Wilson, and Kimberly Davis (Tommy); step-grandchildren: Madison Wilson, Remington Wilson, Conner Devers, Kyle Devers, Amaris Pyland, Christine Davis, Tommy Lenn Davis, and Abby Tittle. He is also survived by his brother, Albert Chappell; six great-grandchildren; and sixteen step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters: Connie Lynn Chappell Brown and Kimberly Jane Chappell Walker; and brother, Paul Chappell.

Wayne will be remembered as a strong, steady, and loving presence in the lives of those who knew him. He worked hard, loved deeply, and leaves behind a legacy of care, kindness, and family.

A service to honor Wayne’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee, with Ronnie Johnson and Clarence “Bud” Porter officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the time of service. He will be laid to rest at Polk Memorial Gardens.

Williams Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be given to the family at Williamsfh.com.