Background
Chappell, William Venroe was born on February 3, 1922 in Kendrick, Florida, United States. Son of William Venroe and Laura (Kemp) Chappell.
Chappell, William Venroe was born on February 3, 1922 in Kendrick, Florida, United States. Son of William Venroe and Laura (Kemp) Chappell.
Bachelor of Arts, University Florida, 1947; Bachelor of Laws, University Florida, 1949; Juris Doctor, U. Florida, 1967.
Member, Sturgis and Chappell (and predecessors), Ocala, Florida, from 1949; prosecuting attorney, Marion County, Florida, 1950-1954; member, Florida House of Representatives, 1955-1965, 67-68; speaker, Florida House of Representatives, 1961-1963; member, 91st-100th congresses from 4th District Florida, 1969-1989.
Aviator United States Navy, World World War II. Captain United States Naval Reserve, retired 1983. Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, Marion County Bar Association, Inter-American Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Academy Florida Trial Lawyers, American Legion.
Married Jeane Chappell. Children: Judith Jane Chappell Gadd, Deborah Kay Chappell Bond, William Venroe III, Christopher Clyde.