He was born Jan. 19, 1948, in Kinston, N.C., the son of Samuel and Beatrice (Goodin) Chapman.
Mr. Chapman was a 1970 graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University and received a master's degree in developmental and child psychology from Kansas University in 1973.
He was the director of the Consumer Affairs Assn. in Lawrence from 1978 to 1987 and a member of the board of directors of Consumer Federation of America from 1979 to 1988.
Since 1988, he had been the proprietor of The Chapman, a downtown Lawrence shop of used and curious goods.
Mr. Chapman is survived by many friends.
Online condolences may be sent to www.rumsey-yost.com.
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