- Date Of Birth: November 27, 1959
- Date Of Death: April 2, 2011
- State: Georgia
Sgt. James Timothy Chapin, 51, of Soddy-Daisy went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2011. A graduate of UTC with a B.A. in Criminal Justice, Tim has served with the Chattanooga Police Dept. for the past 27 years. Prior to that Tim served with the U.S. Capitol Police Dept. during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan. Tim follows his grandfather and father in law enforcement. He held memberships with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #22 and the Fellowship of Christian Police Officers. Tim was a member of Abba’s House since 1998 where he served in the children’s and youth ministry programs. He is survived by his wife, Kelle Yeomans Chapin; Son, Nicholas Chapin and Daughter, Allison Chapin all of Soddy Daisy; Parents, Ralph and Linda Richards Chapin, Powell’s Crossroads; Sisters, Lisa (Kent) Chapin Roberson, Pikeville, TN, and Laura ( David) Chapin Smith; Brother, Paul (Jamie) Chapin both of Powell’s Crossroads; several nieces, nephews, great-niece and nephews, aunts and uncles.