- Date Of Birth: May 24, 1942
- Date Of Death: September 25, 2021
- State: North Carolina
James (Jim) Stamper, 79, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home at Gordon Hospice House on Saturday, September 25, 2021, surrounded by family. His five-year battle with bladder cancer was fought with dignity and determination, always finding ways to make the best of the journey.
Jim Stamper is survived by his wife, Linda Sane Stamper; daughters, Rev. Dr. Scottie Jane Stamper of Matthews, NC and Jeanna Stamper McClure (Rick) of Statesville, NC; and son, James Avery Stamper (significant partner, Lisa Morrow) of Statesville, NC; granddaughter Kathryn Marie McClure of Statesville, NC. Also surviving are; his sister, Linda Stamper Boan (Don) of Statesville, NC; brothers-in-law, Larry Sane (Sandra) of Concord, NC and Jack Combs of Mt. Ulla, NC; and loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Scott Lee McClure; brother and sister-in-law, Cooper and Ruby Bost; and parents, James Arnold Stamper and Florence Bost Stamper.
Jim was always willing to help his family, friends, and neighbors with his eclectic collection of tools and his unique ability to repair almost anything. He would use his tractor to deliver the abundant produce from his gardens in summer or plow snow from neighbors’ driveways in winter.
After a 37-year career in the telecommunications industry, Jim enjoyed traveling, reading, and gardening. Traveling throughout the United States in Jim and Linda’s Chinook motor home and being members of the Chinook Camping Club were central to their happy retirement.
Jim was an active member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Statesville, NC.
