Charles D.Chipman of Steelville, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 at his home at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 15 days. He was born September 19, 1929 in Zion, Arkansas to James P. Chipman and Gusta Ramsey Chipman. On January 27, 1951 in Leachville, Arkansas Charlie and Mary Lou Hanners were united in marriage and to this union four sons were born. In April of 1951, Charlie was inducted into the U.S. Army until 1953. The Chipmans' moved to Steelville in 1959 and bought the Auto Supply Store with Jerry Cape. They renamed the store C and C Auto Parts. Eventually, Charlie became the sole owner of the auto store. Charlie retired in 1988, but continued to farm, fish, hunt, do woodwork, travel and be involved in his church. Charlie was involved in the community as a member of the First Baptist Church serving many years as a Deacon and other committees, the Crawford County Cattlemen's Association, the IDA Board, the Crawford County Extension, the VFW, being appointed a County Commissioner for District #1 and as an Alderman for the City of Steelville. He will be sadly missed by his four sons, Mike Chipman and wife Barbara of Pensacola, FL, Terry Chipman of Wesco, MO, Randy Chipman and wife Judy of Tucson, AZ and Patrick Chipman and wife Yaxi of San Antonio, TX; one sister-in-law, Mattie Hanners of Owensville, MO; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Lou Chipman; one grandchild; two sisters, Wanda Majors and Betty Thompson and husband James; and brother-in-law, Dean Hanners. The Family received friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Rev. Kevin Farr officiating. Special music of "The Old Rugged Cross", "Jesus is Tenderly Calling" and "Amazing Grace" was sung by Hal Rhea and accompanied on piano by Connie Rhea. Committal prayer, burial and Full Military Honors by the U. S. Army and St. James VFW were in the Steelville Cemetery. Honored to be casket bearers were Jason Chipman, Kenny Killeen, Treff Earney, Russell Tarvin,Wayne Politte and Shane Wanick. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.