Mr. Larry G. "Chappy" Chapel, 68, of Kokomo, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday April 21, 2013 at the Howard Community Hospital, Kokomo. Born in Howard County on April 7, 1945, Larry Gene was the treasured son of Fawns Guy and Wilodene Weitzel Chapel. His pre-teen years were spent in Howard County, and at age ten his family moved to Rochester. In 1963 as a proud Zebra, he graduated from Rochester High School. During his high school years, Larry played on the baseball team and on the gridiron he played fullback. On April 6, 1968, in Rochester, Larry Gene married the love of his life, Gloria Ann Holloway, who later became his best friend. Together they shared 45 years of life's adventures. Their union produced a beautiful daughter, Susan. In 2001, "Chappy" as he was known by all of his Chrysler buddies, retired after 38 years of dedicated service from the Kokomo Chrysler Transmission Plant, as a material handler. He was a also a member of the UAW # 685. An avid bowler, "Chappy" sported a sizzling 188 average. He enjoyed letting the good times roll at the Cedar Crest Lanes, now known as the Kokomo Sports Bowl, as a member of the Chrysler League and the Senior League. Taking to the links was another favorite form of relaxation. Together Larry and Gloria would board his shiny Suzuki and catch the warm summer breeze while cruising the streets around the city or taking a day trip to enjoy the sights. He loved playing cards with his cronies in Galveston and Kokomo. More recently he became an accomplished computer gamer, playing "Call of Duty" or Texas Holdem'! Larry was the proud owner of a unique Garfield collection. He also owned a vast collection of Coke memorabilia. Larry is lovingly remembered by his wife Gloria Ann, his daughter Susan Meissnest and husband Kurt, his mother Wilodene "Willie" Eltzeroth, all of Kokomo; his father-in-law Bob Holloway of Rochester, and his feline companion, big fat cat "Ho", a long haired domestic. Preceding him in death are his father Fawns Guy Chapel in 1955, along with several aunts and uncles. A celebration of the life of Mr. Larry G. "Chappy" Chapel will be held later this spring.