Jerry Miles Chappell of St. Charles, MO, was born on September 30, 1953 in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Lindberg High School in St. Louis and received a BA in English from Lindenwood College. He earned his teaching certificate and taught high school English for several years. Later he had a career in the hospitality industry. Jerry is survived by many friends and his brother Wayne Chappell of Houston, TX, his niece Kim Chappell Schmulowitz and nephew Chad Chappell, both of Baltimore, MD and many cousins. He is predeceased by his parents Henry and Martha Chappell of Lake St. Louis.