Jeffery Dean Lampton

Jeffery Dean Lampton, 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep Feb. 24, 2017 in Bee Cave, Texas. Jeff was born Oct. 27, 1935 to Clarence Lampton and Ina (Patterson) Lampton. After graduating from high school in 1954 in Blad Knob, Ark., Jeff enlisted in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in Ja, 1963. After the Air Force, Jeff settles in Plymouth, Mich., where he enrolled in college and subsequently went to work for Eaton Corporation as an engineering technician. After retirement from Eaton in 1997 he moved to Caddo Valley, Ark., where he lived for the next 19 years doing what he loved most: fishing for crappie, growing tomatoes and bell peppers, and hunting squirrels and deer. Jeff enjoyed watching British comedies on PBS, was a prolific reader, and was an accomplished craftsman and machinist. But of all the things he enjoyed in this world, what he loved most was the solitude he found in nature in the woods that encompassed his home. He is survived by brother Everett AD Lampton of Fenton, Mich.; nieces Robin Taylor and husband Scott of Spicewood, Texas, Gail Lampton and husband Gary Desrosiers of Austin, Texas, Barb Lamb, London, Ontaio, Canada, Nancy Lampton and husband Scott Raby of Fenton, Mich.; nephews Jerry Blanton and Wife Lola of Bald Knob, Ark., and Bob Blanton and wife Barbara of Lyman, S.C.; and cousins Wayne, Jerry, and Lynn Roetzel of Arkansas. Jeff's family would like to extend sincere, heartfelt thanks to the staff at Silverado Memory Care Community in Bee Cave, Texas, for their unparalleled kindness and compassionate care. You enlightened our journey, made each transition as smooth as possible, and above all, honored Jeff's dignity to the very end. And to neighbors Wayne Bear and Dee Ratliff Jr., and Sgt. Roy Bethel of the Caddo Valley Police Department , thank you for beign there at the right time and for all your care and support the past year. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the peace of mind and love you shared through your selfless actions. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at carter cemetery in Russell, Ark. May the squirrels rest easy now.