Shawn Wesley Dampier

Mr. Shawn Wesley Dampier, 40, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the HCA FL Lake City Hospital. He was the son of Calvin Wesley and Janet Susan Chaplin Dampier. He was a lifelong resident of Columbia County. He worked as a brick Mason for the Union for the past twelve years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing.

Shawn is survived by his parents Calvin and Janet Dampier, Lake City, FL; his sister Amber Dampier, Lake City, FL; two uncles Bruce Chaplin, Lake City, FL, Mark Chaplin, Gainesville, FL. His three aunts: Cathy Scott, Jacksonville, FL; Mary Bison, Waterport, NY; and Charlene Dampier, Lake City, FL; and a host of extended family.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church, with Speaker Leonard Starling officiating. A visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at Calvary Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.