Richard Clarence Wampler

Richard Clarence Wampler, 88, passed peacefully Wednesday June 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 4, 1930, he was a son of the late John Earl and Gladys Coiner Wampler. Richard was a lifelong resident of the New Hope community and was known and loved by many. He lived his entire life in Augusta County and was a graduate of New Hope High School. He was employed at the former Rexnord Industries in Stuarts Draft before retiring. Rich was a member of the New Hope Ruritans, New Hope United Methodist Church and a volunteer warden for the US Forestry Service. He loved agriculture, farming and gardening. Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years Ruth Wood Wampler. He is also survived by a son, Richard C. Wampler, Jr. of New Hope; four daughters, Pamela Childress (Steve Henderson) of Waynesboro, Ruth Ann Beaghan of Staunton, Vickie Hunter (Howard) of King George, and Teresa Neff (Andy) of Richmond; 11 grandchildren, Jaclyn (Blake) Bergeron, Sean and Tara Beaghan, Kelli (Chris) Kneisel, Michael Childress, Sherry Hunter, Naomi (Jonathan) Struebel, Melissa (Jake) Wheeler, Matthew (Alana) Hunter, Andrea Neff, Christopher (Lauren) Neff; 10 great-grandchildren, Lillian and Samuel Bergeron, Noelle and Dylan Kneisel, Jace and Wesley Struebel, Wyatt, Leoni and Logan Wheeler, and Alexandra Neff; two sisters; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 PM, Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave. The casket will be closed. A Graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Augusta Memorial Park with Howard Hunter officiating. A reception will follow at New Hope United Methodist Church in New Hope. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope UM Church, P. O. Box 86, New Hope, VA 24469. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyweyerscave.com.