William Pafford "Will" Chapman, 37, of Gainesville, FL died Thursday January 10, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

He was born December 28, 1981 in Hahira to Bill Chapman and Margi Ann Pafford Chapman. He was a trade marketing manager with Swisher International for 11 years, graduated from VSU in 2004 and University of Florida in 2007. He was truly loved, cared for others and he adored his children. He loved to cook and bar-be-que for friends, very artistic, wood carver, painter, musical and self taught guitarist. He was a gifted impersonator, funny, loved animals and especially his dogs.

He is survived by his wife: Kristy Lewandowski Chapman of Gainesville, 2 sons: Wyatt Pafford Chapman and Hudson Stanley Chapman both of Gainesville; parents: Bill & Margi Chapman of St. Marys; sister: Sam (Steven) Roberts of Nashville; aunt and uncle: Elaine & Richard Joel of Tavares, FL; paternal grandmother: Mildred Chapman of Macon; mother-in-law: Arlene Lewandowski of Detroit, MI; father-in-law: Henry Lewandowski of Columbus, OH; uncle: Bobby Murray of Nashville.

Funeral services will be held Thursday January 17, 2019 at 7 PM in the Chapel of Lovein Funeral Home with Mr. Ken Breen and Mr. Bryan Mercier officiating. Visitation is Thursday from 5 PM until hour of services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to your local humane society or National Alliance Mental Illness (NAMI) P.O. Box 358703 Gainesville, FL 32635.