Photo by Tracy Allard.
Ron L. Chapman
Ron is shown holding a scrap book of old newspaper clippings from the historical archives which he helped organize. He is a longtime member of the Coppell Historical Society and is on its current Board. You may also recognize him as Santa Claus with his distinctive white beard. He and his wife dress up every year for Vintage
Christmas at the Minyard’s Grocery Store.
Ron is shown holding a scrap book of old newspaper clippings from the historical archives which he helped organize. He is a longtime member of the Coppell Historical Society and is on its current Board. You may also recognize him as Santa Claus with his distinctive white beard. He and his wife dress up every year for Vintage
Christmas at the Minyard’s Grocery Store.
Ron moved to Coppell from Dallas in 1958 when he was 9 years old. He attended Coppell School (Pinkerton) starting in 4th grade and graduated from Coppell High School in 1967. His close friend was Wheelice ‘Pete’ Wilson with whom he wrote and performed musicals. Ron has written five other musicals and plays which
were produced; one of them was produced in Coppell twice. For the last three years, he has
been working on a musical called “Coppell, The Story."
were produced; one of them was produced in Coppell twice. For the last three years, he has
been working on a musical called “Coppell, The Story."