Leroy Francis Chappell, 80, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 at his residence. Leroy was born November 24, 1942 to Oscar B "Dink" and Edith Clella Chappell. He graduated at Cliff High School in 1960 and went on to study business, drafting and diesel mechanics. He served in the US Army during Vietnam as a mechanic on the amphibious land crafts. He married Sharon D Hill July 22, 1966. Leroy worked as a rancher, heavy equipment operator and business owner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and shooting sports as well as family and visiting.

He is survived by his spouse, Sharon (Hill) Chappell of the family home; his two daughters, Anisa Brabson (Shawn) of Buckhorn, NM and Francis Chappell of Deming, NM; his brother Fred Chappell (Beverly) of Cliff, NM; his four grand-children, Kyle, Crista, Riley and Caitlin; and his three great-grand-children, Aiden, Natalia and Kayden. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Billy Laney and Eddie Jay Laney.

A funeral service will be held at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 9:30am with Beau Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at 11:30am, at Cliff Gila Mesa Cemetery with Full Military Honors. The pallbearers are Riley Brabson, Kyle Waldrop, Matthew Gentry, Mike Burns, Jeremy Younger, Charles Judd Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Fred Chappell, Tommy Dale Drummond, Cole Gatlin, Donnie Stailey, Doug Reeves, David Strange, Jim Geirhart, Shawn Brabson.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.