David Wampler

David Wampler, 82, of Springfield, passed away April 30, 2021. He was born Feb. 8, 1939 to Harold and Mabel (Collier) Wampler in Clever. He was the youngest of six children in the home.
Wampler graduated from Clever High School. On Dec. 31, 1958. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Chastain. This union was blessed with two daughters, Lisa and Cheryl. He worked as a salesman for Anderson Parks for 33 years, and later retired. He was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield.
Wampler is preceded in death by his parents and four siblings: Sidney, Bill, Joan and Harold, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Carolyn, his first daughter, as she is lovingly known as, Debbe Idleman; daughters, Lisa Turner and her significant other Fred, and Cheryl Ebersole and husband David, four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, brother Jerry Wampler, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association (2833 E Battlefield St, Springfield. 65804 or at www.diabetes.org) and reference Wampler’s name when making the donation.
A visitation was Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in the chapel at Meadors Funeral Home in Clever with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.