Kenneth Edward Chapman, 58, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Born on April 18, 1967, in Milledgeville, GA, Ken was the son of Johnnie Lanham Cannon and Teddie Chapman.

Ken grew up in Jonesboro, GA. Following graduation from West Point, Ken served in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg and the 6th ID in Alaska before leaving active duty in 1998. Ken earned his MBA from Columbia University and worked in finance and digital assets during his civilian career.

Ken is survived by his wife, Susan Chapman and their three children: Blake Chapman, Ryan Chapman and Grace Chapman. He is also survived by his brother, Christopher Chapman (Melissa) and his father, Teddy Chapman and mother, Johnnie Cannon.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant.

The memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM, following the visitation, at the funeral home.

Burial will be held at a later date at West Point Military Academy.

Ken was an enthusiastic supporter of the Civil Air Patrol. He served as Wing Commander for the Northeast Region. Ken and his family were passionate about raising seeing eye dogs. 

In leiu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Civil Air Patrol or Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, (843) 884-3833.