Jackson Lee Stamper

Published 5:32 pm Friday, May 23, 2025

Jackson Lee Stamper, 90, passed into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, May 14, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Center. Born May 15, 1934, in Hemphill, West Virginia, Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lee Stamper, Beulah Slagle and Clarence Slagle; as well as his sister, Marylyn Hall and brother-in-law, Marvin Hall.

He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 67 years; his brother, Donald Slagle and wife, Judith; and his children: Kathy Bloxom Lynn Sadler and husband Gerald, Jackson Jr. and wife Kelly, and Julie Johnston and husband John. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Kristina Bloxom-Fairman, Kyle Bloxom, Karaline Stamper, Graham Stamper, Rachel Johnston, Eric Johnston and Lauren Upton; and eight great- grandchildren.

Jack graduated from Emory and Henry College with a bachelor’s degree in History and Psychology, and from Longwood University with a master’s degree in Education. He served in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, and he served 34 years as an educator in Nottoway County. A 50-year charter member of the Crewe-Burkeville Lions Club, Jack worked with the 4-H Club Wilderness Challenge for at-risk youth and passed his passion for history on to his grandchildren by taking them to historical sites and the homes of past presidents.

Jack was a recent member of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Williamsburg. He was also a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmville, where he served as an elder, sang in the choir and chaired the building committee.

Jack loved the outdoors, but his favorite pastime was spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, teaching them how to climb trees, canoe and fish.

A memorial service for friends and family will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmville, at 11 a.m. on May 30, with a reception to follow. A private service for the family will be held at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Amelia Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NelsenWilliamsburg.com.