Charles Joseph Wampler

Charles J. Wampler, 85
Harrisonburg

Charles Joseph Wampler, 85, Harrisonburg, passed away January 8, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Wampler was born on October 16, 1931, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Martin Elmer and Lelia Virginia Cook Wampler. He graduated from Linville -Edom High School in 1949 and was a dairy, poultry farmer on 42 north of Harrisonburg. He was past member of the Linville Edom Ruritan Club, and a 4-H Leader. He was a member of the Greenmount Church of the Brethren where he had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
He was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Hawse Wampler.
Surviving are his children, Deborah Chiavetta and husband James, Maurertown; Charles J. Wampler II and wife Susan, Fulks Run; Tamara Kronk and companion Tony, Broadway; Susan Nazelrod and husband Lindy, Timberville; Timothy Wampler and fiance Jane, Luray; Randall Wampler and companion Brenda, Harrisonburg; Rodney Wampler and wife Leslie, Harrisonburg; a brother, Rowland E. Wampler and wife, Barbara, Daleville, VA; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, M. Elmer Wampler Jr. who was killed in Korea in February 1953.
Pastor Don Guthrie will conduct a memorial service Saturday, January 14, 2017 at the Greenmount Church of the Brethren at 11a.m. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
The body will be cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenmount Church of the Brethren, 4881 Greenmount Rd. Harrisonburg, VA 22802 or to the Linville Edom Ruritan Club, P.O. Box 44, Linville, VA 22834.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.

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