William J. Stamper Sr. "Bill", went home to be with his Lord on Saturday February 27, 2010 at Moundview Memorial Hospital after a long illness at the age of 71.
Waiting to greet him was his Dad and Mom, Howard and Bernice; first wife, Virginia; daughter, Sheba; grandson, Jimmy; great-granddaughter, Naomi Joy; sister, Jordis; and brothers: Joe, Todd, and David.
On October 17, 1987 he married Deborah Pierson in Friendship. Together they enjoyed, gardening, hunting and going for drives in the country.
Bill liked to work in the woods, fishing and coaching little league baseball. Later in life he received an Associates Degree in Sociology from Madison Technical College. He worked for Madison AIDS Support Network for 2 years before becoming a stay at home dad. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He always enjoyed talking and joking with everyone he met.
Bill is survived by his
wife, Deborah Stamper of Friendship
children and grandchildren, Sheila and Russell Savage and Sheilas children Ginny and Charlie
Shebas children Michelle and Brandice
Bill and Shelly Stamper and their children Will, Kristin, Adam and Grant
Craig Stamper
Susie and John Hug and their children Nicole and Nathan
Bob and Julie Stamper and their children Michael, Clay, Alicen, Virginia, Lori, David and John.
Jeremiah and Trescha Stamper and their children Belle and Hester Angel
Stepson Rob Pierson and sons Brian and Nick and daughters Brooke and Jada
Mary Reynolds and her son Dustin
Also survived by sister Lois and brothers Jack, Jerry (Brenda), Gene, Tom and 10 great grandchildren and special friend and niece Tina and other relatives and friends.
Bill was a loving husband and father who loved his family. We will all miss him very much.
Services for Bill will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Adams on Saturday, March 6, at 2:00 p.m. with fellowship after the service.
Memorials in Bills memory may be directed to the family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Deb/Jeremiah/Bob & Family- We are so sorry for your loss. My sincerest sympathy to you and your families. I will always cherish our times at Little League/Youth Baseball games.
Deb,
So sorry to hear of your loss my sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Aunt Deb and Cousins,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and we will be seeing you on Saturday.
sorry about bill. See y0u saturday.