Paul Willard "Pauly" Chapman, 63, of Elkhart, IN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1961, in Glen Cove, New York to the late Paul William Chapman and Mildred (Kistner) Baker.

Paul is also preceded in death by his sister, JoAnn (Quincy Sr.) Bontrager. He is survived by his daughters, Heidi Smith and Birttany Chapman; mother of his children, Tammi Smith; sons, Brandon (Amanda) Smith and Chris (Brandy) Smith; grandchildren, Haley, Cali, Andre, McKenzie, Daeton, Braniah, Brooklyn, Kaisen, Maddix, Declan, Amia, and Zalayah; 3 great grandchildren and one on the way; his better half, Amy Yonkers; sister, Bonnie (Terry Abbott) Chapman; and his nieces and nephews who were like his children, Quincy Bontrager Jr., Ambre Bontrager, Amanda Bontrager, and Karla Yoder.

Family and friends are called to gather for a visitation on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart, IN. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Prairie Street Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Chapman family c/o Tammi Smith to help alleviate funeral expenses.

Paul, also known to his friends as "Bone Head," was a caring and fiercely giving person who would give the shirt off his back to help others in need. He worked at Park Wood homes for several years and later worked at Foremost for a while. It was at Park Wood homes that he would go on to meet Tammi, who became his best friend and the mother of his two loving daughters.

Paul enjoyed listening to classic rock any chance he got, especially anything by AC DC. He was the life of the party and made everyone feel welcome. Paul often threw large parties and held charity benefits to help friends combat Cancer. He put his faith in the Lord first, trusting that the Lord would provide him with all he needed in life. Paul was a friend to many and was an incredible father and grandfather. Words cannot describe how dearly he will be missed. Say Bye!