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Jimmie STAMPER Obituary
Jimmie was a machinist in M53 for 40 years at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company and retired as a Master Shipbuilder in 2000. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and the James Morris adult couples Bible class, and was a Mason.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Jacquelyn "Jacque" H. Stamper; four children, Janeal F. Stamper of Roanoke, Jennifer E. Jennings and her husband, John of Suffolk, James F. Stamper of Gloucester, and Jayston E. Stamper and his wife, Jessica of Smithfield; two sisters, Maxine Matthews of Roanoke, and Carol McCarthy of Montrose, W.Va.; two brothers, Birley Stamper of Merryville, Tenn., and David Stamper of Ohio; four grandchildren, Joel Jennings, Jesse Jennings, Abigayle Stamper, and Nathan Stamper; and one great-grandson, Eli Jennings.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Franklin Howlett officiating. The family will receive friends until 8 p.m., after the service. Burial will be private.
Please leave condolences as www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, Our Father's House Fund, 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jimmie STAMPER
Sarah Janney
November 17, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dad, Janeal. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Kevin McCormick
October 27, 2011
Janeal and Jenny and family-I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Kevin McCormick
October 26, 2011
Janeal and family, I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you and strengthen you.
Michael Holloman
Poquoson, VA
Vickilynn Pabalan
October 26, 2011
Prayers to the Stamper family, worked with Jim for many years at machine shop, he was always a perfect gentlemen, and eager to teach what he knew! I am sure the angels have led him to heaven.
October 25, 2011
"Jackie & family, you & your family are in our prayers. Jimmie will be missed by all who knew him, by his kind & friendly personality. He always made me feel welcome when I visited you". Love, Carolyn James & family
Janet (Manning) Crumpler
October 25, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Stamper. I have great memories of him with his sense of humor. When he laughed, his whole face laughed. He loved his family so much and always made me feel like family when I was there. He will really be missed.
Patricia Fleming
October 25, 2011
Jacque, I was so saddened to hear about Jimmie. I will be praying for your family.
lisa blandford
October 25, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
Love, Lisa Blandford
October 25, 2011
Jackie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Jimmie was a wonderful person and he had a very infectious smile. I know he will truly be missed by many. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers during difficult days. Pinky Weatherford Dennis
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