Larry Wess Stamper

On Monday, February the 21st of 2022 Larry Wess Stamper, of Middletown, Ohio lost his hard-fought battle against cancer. Born on Thursday, March 21st of 1957 in Dayton, Ohio's Miami Valley Hospital to John Wess and Beulah (Combs) Stamper; Larry was only 64 years old at the time of his passing.

Larry was a longtime member in good standing of AMVETS, Eagles, the American Legion and of course the VFW Auxiliary and the Honor Guard having served hundreds of veterans in their internments and the community at events and ceremonies respecting those that serve. More than a man, a Mason in good standing and a respected member in the local communities always willing to lend a hand where he was needed.

A graduate of Springboro High School's class of 1975 Larry was a highly skilled tradesman who at the end of his career was self employed with a stellar word of mouth reputation, able to work only the jobs of his choice. Larry had retired in his final few years and spent that time serving the VFW Post 7596, helping to care for his elderly parents, enjoying his grandchildren and traveling with his significant other, Melissa (Missy) Jarnigan.

Preceded in death by his father, John Wess Stamper, brothers, Garland Stamper and Darryl Stamper and his sister, Jennifer Turpin. He is survived by his love and companion of 17 years Melissa Jarnigan; his son, William Lee Stamper; daughter, Lindsey Renee Stamper; his three grandchildren, Olivia Edwards, and Dylan Stamper (children of Lindsey) and Dominick Stamper (son of William Lee). His mother, Beulah Stamper; sister, Jaque McAdams (Tony) and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Visitation for Larry will be held Sunday, February the 27th of 2022 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd Street, Franklin, Ohio, 45005. A funeral service will be Monday, February the 28th of 2022 at 11am at Anderson Funeral Home with Anthony McAdams officiating.

Following the funeral service there will be a celebration of Larry's life at the Franklin Fraternal Order of Eagles Clubhouse, 1075 North Main Street, Franklin, Ohio, 45005. All are welcome to attend; feel free to bring a covered dish but don't feel obligated to, just join us in celebrating the life of a great man lost tragically to soon.