Preston Stamp, 80
Mr. Preston Delano “Sam” Stamp of Elk Horn passed from this life on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Taylor Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Son of the late Clem Preston and Eva Mabel (Abell) Stamp, he was born on June 13, 1939 in Taylor County and was 80 years, 6 months, and 19 days of age at the time of his passing. He was a retired auto mechanic and was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed farming and was a talented builder. As a young man, he met and married Mrs. Betty Lou (Clark) Stamp, and they remained a devoted couple until her death in 2012
He leaves to mourn his passing:
Four children: Marshall Stamp and partner Ron of Georgia, Carla Spurling and husband Roger of Elk Horn, Marilyn Stamp of Acton, and Jerry Stamp and wife Tammy of Campbellsville,
Three siblings: Mildred Cook of Campbellsville, Holly Bryant and husband Jim of Liberty, and Kathrine Ludeen Schwindt and husband Jimmy of Campbellsville,
Ten grandchildren,
Twenty great-grandchildren,
And a host of other family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, David Stamp; an infant daughter, Eva Marie Stamp; and a sister, Maydra Arleen Weaver, and an infant sister, Betty Jo Stamp.
There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Stamp on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the LR. Petty Funeral Home, Campbellsville, KY. Bro. Roger Bland will be officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Merrimac Cemetery beside his cherished wife.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, January 4,, from 5:00-8:00 PM.
