Wade Hampton Howey Jr. was born in Monroe, N.C. Nov. 5, 1944, to Wade Hamp-ton Howey Sr. and Willene (Biggers) Howey, and died March 25, 2020, at home in Beulah (Good-pasture), Colo. Hamp grew up on the family farm in Mineral Springs near Monroe, N.C. and after obtaining a degree in agriculture from North Carolina State, returned home to become a 5th generation Howey far-mer, in later years farming 10,000 owned and leased acres in North and South Carolina. He served in the Air Nat-ional Guard, was an Eagle Scout, twice honored to be chosen as the North Carolina Young Farmer of the Year and served on bank and hospital boards in Monroe for many years. His Howey ancestors co- founded Pleasant Grove Campground in 1829, an old Southern Methodist camp meeting tradition, and Hamp served as a trustee for much of his adult life. In 1995, he retired from farming and moved with his wife, Sherrie, to Beulah, Colo. Together they established Greenhorn Buil-ders and have built custom homes in Pueblo and environs for 25 years. In 2016, they purchased the historic Goodpasture barn property in Beulah. Hamp set about restoring the 120- year-old behemoth which, to his great pleasure, has become a community gathering place. Hamp is survived by his wife, Sherrie; his sons, Wade Hampton (Tripp) Howey III and Hugh Howey; his daughter, Mollie Howey; step-daughters, Jennifer (David) Selden and Sarah Walker; and the delights of his life, four grandchildren, Jor-dan and Catherine Selden and Scarlett and Eli Walker; and his sister, Lynn (Donald) Robinson of Waxhaw. Hamp was warmhearted and caring. He had a mischievous sense of humor, loved pranks and card tricks. He was a good man and we'll miss him. A community gathering of friends and family will be held at Goodpasture Barn later in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorials to honor Hamp may be sent to B.E.S.T. (Beulah School of Arts and Science), P.O. Box 262, Beulah, CO 81023 and Beulah Fire Dis-trict, P.O. Box 826, Beulah, CO 81023. Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com.

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Published by The Pueblo Chieftain from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2020.

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Antoinette Ohlson

March 21, 2024

We miss you Hamp. I remember how you pranked me with the squirrel contraption when we visited you.

Donna Hopkins

March 23, 2023

Still miss this sweet and kind man who made the my world and the entire world a better place. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Fred Grotphorst

May 19, 2020

I heard of Hamp's passing. What a great man. To Sherri and the family my condolences.

April 3, 2020

My family was sad to heat of Hamp's passing. Our prayers are with the family. I have many happy memories of the homeplace in Mineral Springs. Us kids trampled thru his yard every time it snowed to slide down that "super giant hill" in his yard. Hamp, like his parents, was a very good person. He will be missed by many. Susan

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Charles and Antoinette Ohlson

March 31, 2020

Our condolences go out to Sherrie and the family. We are thankful to have known Hamp. He will be missed dearly.

Donna Hopkins

March 29, 2020

What a treasure to know and love this man. He always made you feel so special . A true southern gentleman with a keen sense of humor, a joy for life and fun but a kind soul that always made time to listen and care. Hamp and Sherrie made room in the very large extended family for my son and myself. I treasure the honor of taking this journey called life and counting Hamp a true and dear friend. Rest In Peace dear friend and know you will live on as a part of all of us that love you so!!

M Branson

March 29, 2020

Hamp was one of the most remarkable people I've ever known in my life. To call him family was an honor. I love him and will never quite be the same without him. Thank you for your guidance, patience, and thoughtfulness, Hamp. I never took it for granted. Thank you for helping make such a large part of the wonderful family I consider the most important gift in my life.

(Looking forward to carrying on the tradition of the "prairie dog in the cage" gag that brought a smile to his face every time he tricked someone with it, too!)

Hamp, rest in peace - knowing that your memory and great legacy will not soon be forgotten. Thank you for helping shape me into the very person I am to this day. Your paternal guidance is unending, and you occupy my heart for all time, as the great man you absolutely never faltered from being.

March 29, 2020

Dear Sherrie,

Know that we are thinking of you and your family at this time. Hamp touched a lot of lives and he will be missed by many. Take care of yourself and your extended family as you journey through this new chapter of your life together.

Elizabeth Clinton and Robert Dunlap

Chris Caudill

March 29, 2020

We were very saddened by the news of Hamp's passing. We got to know Hamp during our 18 years in the Beulah area. He was a wonderful person and a true southern gentleman. We enjoyed our time spent with him and Sherrie and are so blessed to have known him. Sending prayers and love across the miles to Sherrie and the rest of his family.

Bruce Simpson

March 28, 2020

Hamp was truly a gentleman. He helped me a lot with wheatstraw back in the 80s . I' ll never forget his kindness and good nature. God Bless his family!

Gerald & Charlene Broome Sr

March 27, 2020

Many monumental moments at camp meetings for 75 years as neighbors there with Hsmp and growing up together. Hell be sorely missed.

Deb & Cecil Grymkoski

March 27, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about Hamp's passing. He was a great neighbor and a true gentleman. The Beulah community will have a hole that can't be filled. Our love to Sherri and family.

Kelly &

March 27, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about Hamp's passing! He was always so kind, and had the ability to make you smile just by being around him. Hamp was always a true gentleman. It is an honor to have known him. Our prayers are with his family. God bless all of you! Hamp is going to be missed by so many. The world was a better place with him here with us...

March 27, 2020

Sherri, Charles and I both want you to know how much we loved and cared for Hamp!!! As you he was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for all of you!!! Charles and Joyce Fowler

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