Col. Kenneth E. Chapman

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February 3, 2026

Col. Kenneth E. Chapman
Northeast Region
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Kenneth Edward Chapman, 58, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Born on April 18, 1967, in Milledgeville, GA, Ken was the son of Johnnie Lanham Cannon and Teddie Chapman.

Ken grew up in Jonesboro, GA. Following graduation from West Point, Ken served in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg and the 6th ID in Alaska before leaving active duty in 1998. Ken earned his MBA from Columbia University and worked in finance and digital assets during his civilian career.

Ken is survived by his wife, Susan Chapman and their three children: Blake Chapman, Ryan Chapman and Grace Chapman. He is also survived by his brother, Christopher Chapman (Melissa) and his father, Teddie Chapman and mother, Johnnie Cannon.

Ken was an enthusiastic supporter of the Civil Air Patrol. He served as CT Wing Commander for the Northeast Region. Ken and his family were passionate about raising seeing eye dogs.