Marshall “Keith” Chappell was born Sept. 8, 1957 and passed from this earth on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at the age of 65.
Keith was the son of Eva Belle Worthington Chappell of West Monroe. He was raised in West Monroe, La where he made a life with his wife of 45 years, Marion Woolsey Chappell, and their two sons, Michael and Christopher. He was employed with Hertz as a diesel mechanic for 20 years before an accident forced him into early retirement in 2007. Keith lived a simple life and enjoyed fishing, a cold beer, and a good chili cheese burger.
Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Michael and wife Heather, Christopher and wife Kim, grandchildren, Madison, Dylan, Zach, Casey, Cassey, Riley, and Cayden. He is also survived by his brother, Mike Chappell, and wife Kathy, sister-in-law, Becky Chappell, his aunt, Jimmie Gayle McPherson Ashley, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Keith is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Belle Worthington Chappell, his wife, Marion Chappell, brother, Terry Chappell, and grandson Casey Chappell.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his nurse, Blair Burton, and all the staff at Elara Caring for taking such wonderful care of Keith over the last year.
A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Prairion Recreation area in West Monroe at 3:00 pm.