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Ray Wampler Obituary
Ray Elwood Wampler, 88, a resident of Grottoes, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. He was born in Augusta County on July 29, 1923, the son of the late Frank W. and Ada Hollar Wampler. Ray lived all of his life in the Grottoes and Weyers Cave area and graduated from Weyers Cave High School. He grew up in the Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren, was a member of Grottoes Church of the Brethren, where he was music leader for a number of years, and had also attended Cornerstone Church. In 1988, he retired from General Electric/Genicom. On June 9, 1946, he married Jeannette Heddings, who preceded him in death on August 10, 2006. He is survived by his children, Ronald Edward Wampler of Timberville, Daniel Ray Wampler of Mount Crawford, Juanita Gladwell of Caryville, Tennessee, Melody Shaver of Crimora; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard Wampler of Mayland, Virginia, Melvin Wampler of Grottoes, Garland Wampler of Sebring, Florida; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012, at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren with Pastor John Neff and Pastor Tom Yoder officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at the church. Private burial will be at Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer Project, c/o Donor Services, P. O. Box 8058, Little Rock, AR, 72203 or the Grottoes Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 498, Grottoes, VA 24441.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyweyerscave.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Jim Barrett
January 11, 2012
Melody and Family,
Suzanne and I were blessed when we ran into and talked with your father last Summer at the Rockingham County Fair. He was always a fun person to be around. We're sorry to hear of your loss, but rejoice in that his last breath on earth was his first in Glory!
The Barrett Family
January 11, 2012
Ronnie and Carolyn, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Ronnie's father. Don and Donna Senger
Twyman Andes
January 7, 2012
So sorry to hear of his passing away. My sister , mother and I were all very fond
of him as was my father , Clifford Andes , who was 1st cousin to him. We tried to
come over at least once every year to have lunch with him and always enjoyed his
company. I'm sure he will be missed greatly by everyone in the community.
Fred Bowman
January 7, 2012
Had full intention of sharing with you in the Memorial Service today, but problems with congestion, temp, etc make it unadvisable. Please know that we are remembering you at this time, and recalling various experiences shared durin ghe past 63 years.
Fred and Wanda Bowman
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January 5, 2012
Melody, Ernie, Heather and Harmony,
What a special person--always an encourager who would speak into our hearts. We will miss him. You are being held up before the Father in a special way during these days.
Love, Marlin and Charlotte
Hazel Heddings
January 5, 2012
Dear Juanita, Ronnie and Danny and families, I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Ray. I know we will all miss him very much. I'm sorry I can't be there for his service, but I am thinking about all of you. He was one of my family favorites. Love, Hazel
January 5, 2012
Dear family,
We want to extend our sympathy to you.He was a great cousin and friend of all.We are so sorry we will be out of town and not able to attend the services.His church will really miss him as well as others.He was such a friendly person.
Our love to you,
Nelson and Martha
Brent Croushorn
January 5, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss and so glad I was able to see him last week. You are in my prayers, and I will see you either Friday or Saturday.
Be at peace.
Brent Croushorn
January 4, 2012
Mr. Ray and we developed a special friendship while exercising at the RMH Wellness Center. During his employment years he learned to know some of our relatives and we shared mutual memories of these persons. His love for Jesus and his wife was so evident, and he encouraged all of us to live for Him every day. What a fine man and a true friend he was. We will miss him so much.
Our sympathies,
Bill and Barbara Showalter
Harrisonburg, VA
Susan Berry
January 4, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. I know you rejoice your Daddy is with our Heavenly Father and reunited with your Mom. They were wonderful folks and I know you will miss them terribly!
Susan Kegley Berry and Nancy Kegley
douglas/cindy townsend
January 4, 2012
Brandon, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If we can do anything let us know. Doug and Cindy Townsend
P, K & H Andes
January 4, 2012
He will be missed. Karen and I always enjoyed the reunions and the time we could talk to him. He called for many years to remind us the reunions were coming up and when and where so he could see us. He always made sure to grab Karen and give her a big hug when he saw her, regardless of whether I said it was OK or not. That was just him. I never visited with him or saw him that he couldn't be seriously considering the facts of life and concern for your soul one moment, then turn around laughing and telling a joke the next. I feel good knowing that he is with Aunt Jean again. I'm sure they are laughing together and she still can't make him slow down and stop carrying on.
With our love to all the immediate family,
Phillip, Karen and Hope Andes
Tawnya, Rusty, Matthew & Michael Riley
January 4, 2012
Melody & Family, you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
January 4, 2012
Danny, sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything fill free to call.
Eddie - BRC
January 4, 2012
Danny, Sorry to hear about your loss. If you need anything fill free to call.
YVONNE MCFARLANE
January 4, 2012
THE WAMPLER FAMILY, WHAT A IMPACT UNCLE RAY HAD ON OUR LIVES. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND SOMEONE SO FULL OF LIFE AND FUN AND ALWAYS READY TO JOKE AND CUT UP A LITTLE BIT AND ALSO ALWAYS READY TO HONOR THE LORD. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. STEVE & VONNIE [HEDDINGS] MCFARLANE, ERYN,KATY,LUKE & MARGIE
January 4, 2012
Ronnie, Carolyn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jennifer & Chris Runion
January 4, 2012
My sympathy goes out to the family. Ray was a good friend. I work at the
RMH Wellness Center as a Receptionist. He and I always called it each other
Blue Eyes.I got to say Hello to him each month at Golden Corral. He will be sadly missed by all who knew Him. God Bless each and everyone, Love and Prayers. Doris Shifflett
January 4, 2012
Ronnie, Carolyn and family,
We are sorry for your loss. Ray was a wonderful friend to both my Mother and myself. We will miss that wonderful smile. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Knight and Margaret Coleman
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