OBITUARY
Howard Chappell, 85, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, in San Angelo.
Graveside service will be 10:30 AM Monday, October 27, 2025, at Mullins Cemetery with Pastor Jim Wilkerson of Harris Ave. Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Mr. Chappell was born June 15, 1940, in San Angelo where he was a lifelong resident.
Howard married Wanda Graves on January 30, 1959, in San Angelo, and he owned and operated Chappell Used Cars and Mike’s Used Cars, retiring in 2019.
Howard enjoyed fishing, working on cars and doing body work. Howard loved the Lord and spending time with his family.
Because of health issues Howard could no longer attend church physically but that didn’t stop him from watching services every Sunday on television. A few of his favorite pastors to watch were Pastor John Hagee, Dr. David Jeremiah and Dr. Robert Jeffress.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Chappell of the home; three daughters, Linda Kelly and husband Jackie of Grape Creek; Kay Allison and husband James, and Alesia Leek all of San Angelo; two sons, Howard Wayne Chappell and companion Kimberlie Murphy, and Michael Shane Chappell both of San Angelo; nine grandchildren, James and wife Melissa, Jeff and wife Mayla, Josh and wife Olivia, Danny and wife Sterling, David and wife Tamra, Wyatt, Jacqueline and husband Mason, Kamalia, Taylor and husband Zack; 13 Great Grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and a sister.
— From Robert Massie Funeral Home
