Herman Andrew Stamper, 74, of Galax, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2009. He was born March 22, 1935 in Alleghany County, North Carolina to Basil & Hazel Royal Stamper.

Surviving him is his devoted and loving wife Linda W. Stamper

He attended Snow Hill Baptist and was a Mason and Shriner, with a love for helping children. He was a well respected building contractor for 45 years. After retiring from building he became a real estate agent working with United Country Foxfire Realty for 6 years.

Also surviving him are his children Mary Jane Carico, husband Mike and grandson David; son David Stamper & wife Kim ; son Gary Stamper all of Galax; step sons Troy D. Searcy II, wife Dawn and step granddaughter Haley Dawn Searcy, step son John Clinton Searcy & wife Marina and step grandson Jake Alexander Searcy. Also surviving is his sister and her husband Wanda S. & Henry Proffitt of Galax and special friends Edna Cooley and Shirley Richardson.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 5 until 7 PM at the Snow Hill Baptist Church with the funeral following at 7:00 PM with Rev. Ernie Smith, Rev. Everette Shaw and Rev. Brian Galyean officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Oldtown Lode #68 at the church. Interment will be Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 PM in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Sparta, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Snow Hill Baptist Church Building Fund or the Shriner's Hospital for Children, Kazim Temple, 628 West Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.