John Hugh Chapman, age 55, of Wellington, Kansas, passed away peacefully in the final week of September, 2022. Born October 27, 1966 in Wellington, he was the son of Harry D. and Alice (Hart) Chapman. John was raised and received his education in Wellington, graduating from Wellington High School in 1985. John was a man passionate about work and education. When not working, he enjoyed time with close friends and listening to music. John made huge impacts on the growth and development of several companies in the Wichita area, including Cessna and its parent company Textron Industries, before taking his talents around the world to implement those same ideas for other companies. He will be missed, but remembered for all of the good he did while he was here. John is survived by his son, Andrew Chapman and his wife Brianna of Paola, Kansas; sister, Barbara White and her husband Robert of Wellington, Kansas; brother, David Chapman of Winfield, Kansas; brother, Mike Chapman and his wife Gretchen of Newport News, Virginia; brother, Danny Chapman of Yakima, Washington;
grandchildren, Emersyn and Everett; nieces and nephews: Chris (Jen) Chapman, Matt (Rebecca) Chapman, Julie (Chris) Fervee-Overreach, Kristen Fervee, Katie Fervee, Harmony Chapman, Ingrid Chapman, Philip (Annarose) White, David (Stacy) White, Alicia
(Brandon) Starkey; and great- nieces and greatnephews: Van Chapman, Mackenzie Chapman, Abby Chapman, Peyton Cravens, London Learning, Emma Overreach, Valerie Smith, Eli Smith, Isaiah Fervee, Athena Chapman, Rebel Chapman, Charles White, Harrison White, Samuel White, Estelle White, Maribelle White, and Hattie Starkey. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Hart Chapman; and sister-in-law, LuAnn Chapman. The family will hold a Celebration of Life at a later date. A memorial has been established in John’s name with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home, or given online at www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate. To share a memory, leave condolences or sign his digital tribute wall, visit www.cornejofuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Cornejo Funeral Home + Crematory, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington, Kansas.
