James L. Stamp

James L. Stamp, 86, of Wolf Lake, died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Jonesboro Rehab and Health Care Center. 

He was born on July 5, 1934, in Thebes, the son of Elmer and Gertie Rhymer Stamp. 

He married Irene Smith on Sept. 5, 1953.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Stamp; a son, Jeff Stamp; three grandchildren, Josh (Allison) Stamp, Jacob Stamp and Amanda (Kyle) Vosburgh; three great-grandchildren, Jackson, June and Greyson; and his brothers, Ronald and Donald Stamp. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Leona Turner (Stamp).

Mr. Stamp served in the U.S. Navy. He served his community as a minister for nearly 50 years. He worked for Trojan Powder Company/Ensign Bickford for over 30 years, where he retired. 

His love for God was demonstrated in his service to helping others. His love for his family will always be in the memory of those who loved him most. He enjoyed fishing, music by Hank Williams, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and ministering to those around him. 

Funeral services for James Stamp will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. 

Friends can call from 11 a.m. until the service hour at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at the Jonesboro Cemetery. 

Everyone attending will be required to wear a face covering and to observe social distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the funeral home will be limited to 50 individuals at one time.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.