David Chappell
David Chappell, twice elected to the Fort Worth City Council and a civic leader spanning more than 50 years, died Thursday evening in Dallas from complications after cancer surgery, his family confirmed.
Mr. Chappell was 78.
Mr. Chappell served on the council from 1989 – 93 with mayors Bob Bolen and Kay Granger. He took on a leadership role on the Council’s Economic Development Committee and chaired the city’s Planning Committee for Defense Conversion in the aftermath of the closing of Carswell Air Force Base, and he served as vice chair of the implementation of its recommendations.
David was a fierce advocate for the Fort Worth community and devoted so much time and energy to many charitable organizations.
