Robert Wayne Dampier

VISITATION:  4PM - 8PM, Wednesday, December 27, 2017FUNERAL:  1:00 PM, Thursday, December 28, 2017BURIAL:  Flat Rock Baptist Cemetery with Military Honors by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor GuardMEMORIALS:  Americare Hospice Robert “Wayne” Dampier peacefully passed away December 23, 2017, under the care of Americare Hospice, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born March 7, 1949, in Hog Jaw, Alabama. He proudly served in the United States Army in Germany during the Vietnam War as a mechanic. He retired from Columbus City Utilities in 2008. He spent 2 years traveling the country in his fifth wheel. He was a member of Risen Savior Bible Church and the Columbus Moose Lodge. He loved spending time with his large family. He was always happiest when he had a houseful, laughing and joking with everyone. He definitely never met a stranger. He loved fishing, traveling, and watching old westerns. The funeral will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Hearne officiating. Calling will be 4pm to 8pm Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Flat Rock Cemetery with military honors provided by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard.Robert is survived by his wife, Terena Dampier of Franklin; three sons, Michael (Charlotte) McFarland of Hope, IN, Robert M. (Heather) Young of Augusta, Maine, Thomas W. (Sarah) Ross of Columbus; three daughters, Cheryl L. (Marshall) Lucas of North Vernon, Robin L. (Jeremy) Ogle of Columbus, Emily E. (Tony) Craig of Seymour, Mindy S. (Nate) Hall of Elizabethtown; three brothers, Calvin J. (Garnet) Dampier of Columbus, Billy Ray Dampier of Shelbyville, Bart Dampier of Columbus; one sister, Kimberly Christy of Columbus; 26 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Cathy Klakamp, and a sister, Faye N. Julian. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Americare Hospice of Franklin, Indiana. You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet. www.jewellrittman.com