Gerald William Stampley

Gerald Stampley, 83, was born on July 11, 1942, in Vicksburg, MS and was called home to be with the Lord and Savior on July 13, 2025.

Gerald grew up in Port Gibson, MS. He lived in Vicksburg for 20 plus years to raise his daughter before moving back to Port Gibson in 1999. Gerald served in the National Guard and worked for Sears Robuck as a repairman where he retired after 32 years. He loved repairing projects (small or large), his garden growing tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons and greens. He also grew peaches, plums, figs, roses, and trees. He enjoyed working with his hands as a wood worker building hope chest, tables, doll houses, and crosses for the church and was a great carpenter. He had many things he really enjoyed doing which included riding his property, looking for wild plums and muscadines, and riding to the creek. He took great pleasure in being on his tractor building two ponds so his grandson (Will) could come fishing with him. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed making sure his family had great meals. He was a member of Redbone United Methodist Church.

Gerald is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanie; his loving daughter Angela Covington (Cliff); his treasured grandchildren Trey Ashley and Kyle Boyd (Carly); and adored great-grandchildren Shani Ashley and Will Ashley. His adored Bella (Angela and Cliff's dachshund dog) they would sit for hours in the back yard watching birds and squirrels. He is also survived by his cherished sister, Janice Carter; and brother Walter Stampley (Ellen) as well as numerous nieces and nephews, many dear friends and longtime friends.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Glenwood Funeral Home in Vicksburg, MS with Rev. John Evans officiating. A visitation will be Saturday, from 10:00 AM till the hour of the service.

The family extends heartfelt thanks for caring for my dad and taking good care of him. Thank you to Dr. Dawinder Sohal, Dr. Raman Sohal, Dr. Sam Pierce, Morgan Caulfield, and Dr. Paul Pierce, IV. Special thank you to Fresenius Kidney Care in Vicksburg (Ms. Johnni, Dana, and Brandy (the staff were so caring and concerned). Thank you to the Merit Health River Region ICU staff and doctors who cared for him, me, and our family.

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