J. Grant Chapline of Cecilia, KY 88, (formerly of Avon, IN) left this earth for Heaven on September 24, 2022. Grant left an amazing legacy of love and laughter for so many, including his wife of 66 years, who he adored, Colleen Flanagan Chapline, and their children, Elizabeth A. Chapline, (Avon, IN), Colleen (Ernie) Bagley (Cecilia, KY), Joseph (Lori Lenhart) Chapline (New Bethel, OH). Grant was a Georgetown University graduate who served two years in the US Army as a Lieutenant. He went on to enjoy a successful career as a professional fund raiser and over the course of his career raised millions of dollars for various hospitals, universities, religious organizations, and non-profit companies throughout the country. Upon retirement he worked as an Ambassador at a hospital serving primarily in the emergency department. While he had an accomplished career, his family was his greatest accomplishment and lasting legacy. He loved being a father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his 8 grandchildren. Denise(Catalin) Carutasu, Emily Bagley, Tricia (Josh) Smith, Doug (April) Bagley, James (Bridget) Chapline, Haley (Brandon) Stewart, Chloe and A.J. Lenhart. He was also blessed with 9 great grand children and countless nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Grant Chapline; his mother, Anne Chapline Shaughnessy; his step father, Arthur Shaughnessy; his son, Johnny Chapline; and his grandson, Cody Bagley. Grant is known for his stories (NEVER making a long story short) that he shared with family and friends. He had a knack for making a tremendous impact on everyone he met and appreciated people, always leaving them smiling for having known him. Visitation will be held at Brown Funeral Home on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A private family gravesite service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to Hosparus of Central Kentucky, 105 Diecks Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

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Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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