James "Chuck" Edward LaPrade
August 28, 1941 - June 25, 2025
North Chesterfield, Virginia
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James "Chuck" Edward LaPrade
August 28, 1941 - June 25, 2025
North Chesterfield, Virginia
Obituary
James “Chuck” Edward LaPrade, 84, of Chesterfield, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Janie; his brother, Pete, his two sisters, Barbra Blackley and Evelyn Ellis; and sister-in-law, Sandra Brooks. He was a dedicated husband to Carolyn, his wife of 66 years. Along with his wife, he is survived by daughters, Cindy Butler (Ray) and Pam LaPrade; son, Eddie LaPrade, granddaughter, Lanie Butler, grandsons, Nathan LaPrade and Zachary LaPrade; great-granddaughter, Sophia Ansbro; sisters, Rita Gordan (Gary), and Patricia Taylor (Steve), brothers-in-law, Gerald Daniel and Paul Brooks, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Charlotte County, VA on August 28, 1941, he moved to Richmond to begin his career as a talented wood worker at Biggs Furniture. As a skilled carpenter and furniture maker, he started his own business, LaPrade Enterprise, that he ran successfully for 50 years and took immense pride in his craft. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Chesterfield, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the NRA. He had a great love for music, especially blue grass, and could play the fiddle and the guitar. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed by all.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:30 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Morrissett Chapel. Followed by graveside service at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newby’s Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Visitation
- Date & Time: July 7, 2025 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: July 8, 2025 (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: July 8, 2025 (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
- Venue: Dale Memorial Park
4 responses to James "Chuck" Edward LaPrade
John & Teresa Taranovich says:
July 3, 2025
Cousin Chuck, we will greatly miss your quick smile and happy demeanor.
Steve and Karen Waddell says:
July 7, 2025
Steve and I were so sorry to hear about Chuck. We remember coming to their house so the guys could play their Bluegrass Music. We had a great time every time we were there. That was the good old days. Carolyn please accept our condolences.
Josephine Martin, Manson NC says:
July 7, 2025
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love. May today’s sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God’s love. Carolyn I just wanted to offer my love, prayers and support to all of you. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Will always remember the good times that we shared. He was a good friend.
Josephine Martin (Manson NC) says:
July 8, 2025
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss,
but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying
good-bye for now to someone we love. May today’s
sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God’s
love. Carolyn I want to offer my love, prayer and support
to all of you. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Chuck was a good friend. His talent for workmanship
with wood was beautiful.