Charles George Chapman, 83, died Sept. 22, 2011, at the Indian River Medical Center.
He was born in Jamaica and lived in Vero Beach for more than 10 years, coming from Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
He was a plastics and color engineer for the Celanese Corp.
He was a member of the Plastic Engineers Association and American Chemical Society.
He was a parishioner of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his daughters; sister; and two grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the , P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
Arrangements by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.