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John “Doc” Chapin

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Dr. John A. "Doc" Chapin, DVM, Clinton, formerly of West Plains, died peacefully at his home on Aug. 21, 2015.

He was a well-known and respected veterinarian in Clinton for more than 30 years. He was born Oct. 5, 1921, to John A. Chapin and Laura (Marshall) Chapin.

He was a captain in the United States Army Veterinary Corps during WWII.

Dr. Chapin was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Corley Chapin, in 1957.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Bettie, and his four cherished daughters, Dee, Carol, Marsha and Lana Jo.

Dr. Chapin passionately loved the Chapin homeplace east of West Plains.



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