GLENS FALLS and WHITEHALL - John D. Lampkins, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Glens Falls Hospital, in Glens Falls.

John was born on September 22, 1955 in Glens Falls Hospital. He was the son of the late Malcolm C. Lampkins and Corrine M. (Sparano) Lampkins of Whitehall.

He attended Whitehall High School, graduating with the "Class of 1973".

John was a communicant of Our Lady of Angels Roman Catholic Church of Whitehall. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #276 of Whitehall.

He and his wife Tammy L. (Fredette) Lampkins were united in marriage on August 13, 1994.

Prior to being injured while working, he was employed with Canadian and Pacific Railroad in Saratoga. John later developed a rare form of cancer which he courageously fought with a strong spirit and positive attitude.

He enjoyed carpentry and whittling walking canes. John enjoyed creating and landscaping around the "Pond".

John was a devoted, loving husband and father. It was John and Tammy's quirky sense of humor that got them through difficult times. He and Kathryn bonded over the works of J.J.R. Tolkien and watching rerun's of "Gilligan's Island" and "The Three Stooges". John especially enjoyed the time he spent with Addison fishing and playing "Guild Wars" and "World of Tanks" computer games. He was also extremely proud of Michael's accomplishments.

He was a good friend to many and was always available to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Of his many friends, he had a long cherished friendship with Cindy and Rick Goodman of Queensbury.

Survivors include his mother Corrine M. Lampkins of Whitehall, his loving wife, Tammy L. Lampkins of Glens Falls, his three children; Michael J. Lampkins of Montpelier, Vt., Kathryn E. Lampkins and Addison J. Lampkins of Glens Falls, two brothers; Thomas M. Lampkins and his wife Donna and David W. Lampkins all of Whitehall. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014, at

Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church, Skene Street, Whitehall, with Father

Rendell Torres, pastor officiating. A Rite of Burial will follow in the family plot in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Whitehall.

Friends may call on the family 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at the

Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall, N.Y. The members of the Knights of Columbus Council #276 of Whitehall will meet at the funeral home at 6:45 pm on Thursday to recite the Rosary.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in John's memory to either, The American Cancer Society, 959 State Route 9, Queensbury, N.Y. 12804 or to the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, 101 State Street, Schenectady, N.Y. 12305.