Herman Andrew Stamper

Herman Andrew Stamper, 74, of Galax, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at his home. He was born March 22, 1935, in Alleghany County, N.C., to Basil and Hazel Royal Stamper. Surviving him is his devoted and loving wife, Linda W. Stamper. He attended Snow Hill Baptist and was a Mason and Shriner, with a love for helping children. He was a well respected building contractor for 45 years. After retiring from building he became a real estate agent working with United Country Foxfire Realty for six years. Also surviving him are his daughter, Mary Jane Carico and husband, Mike; and grandson, David; son, David Stamper and wife, Kim; son, Gary Stamper, all of Galax; stepsons, Troy D. Searcy II and wife, Dawn; stepgranddaughter, Haley Dawn Searcy; stepson, John Clinton Searcy and wife, Marina; and stepgrandson, Jake Alexander Searcy. Also surviving is his sister and her husband, Wanda S. and Henry Proffitt, of Galax; and special friends, Edna Cooley and Shirley Richardson. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 18, 2009, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Snow Hill Baptist Church with the funeral following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Ernie Smith, the Rev. Everette Shaw, and the Rev. Brian Galyean officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Oldtown Lodge #68 at the church. Interment will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009, in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Sparta, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Snow Hill Baptist Church Building Fund or the Shriner's Hospital for Children, Kazim Temple, 628 West Campbell Avenue, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24016. VaughanGuynn Funeral Home, Galax, Va., is serving the family. A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com