Oct. 6, 1961 – Aug. 31, 2018

James Robert Lampson, 56, passed away in Niles Township on Aug. 31, 2018. He was born Oct. 6, 1961, in Grand Haven, Michigan, to Robert Lampson and Rose (Vanderklock) Lampson. He attended Grand Haven High School.

Upon completion of high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he was honorably discharged after eight full years of service. After completion of his service to his country, he decided to serve his country again and became a mail processing clerk serving the Niles community until his death.

James enjoyed his time in the service and had an admiration for sports, especially the Michigan Wolverines.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother Robert Lampson and Rose Lampson (Vanderklock), and his older sister Sandra Mack. He is survived by his beloved daughter Courtney Newcomer and son-in-law Michael Newcomer, and his sisters, Lisa, Carol and Sue.