Charles Dwayne Krampota, 60, of Alvin, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, shortly after responding to a mobile home fire earlier that morning. He was born April 13, 1962, to Alfred and Edna Zimmermann Krampota in Alvin, Texas.

He was raised and attended school in Alvin. During high school he worked at his dad’s filling station. After graduating, he started working for Stanton’s Shopping Center and farm in Alvin. While continuing to work for Stanton’s farm, he started his 38-year career at Alvin ISD, starting as part of the grounds crew and working his way up to mechanical systems manager. Charles knew everything there was to know about the Alvin ISD; he had the blueprints for every school in his head. After getting off work, he would go to Mullins Auto to repair his racecar and work on customers’ vehicles.

Charles was a member of the Alvin Volunteer Fire Department from 1980-1988, then rejoined in 2010. During his 20 years of service, he was captain, secretary, photographer, and a member of the honor guard. He won several awards for his photographs through the department. Charles was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 2013, 2014, and 2022. He was a very hardworking man who would do anything for anyone. Night or day you could call him, and he would be there for you, whether it was emotional support or needing a repair done. He would never ask for anything in return and was just happy to help.

Charles married Melissa Goudeau on January 11, 1986, and nine years later they had their first and only son, Seth Krampota.

Charles was a member of Sandy Point Baptist Church, where he volunteered to participate in the Uplifted Hand bells program.

Charles loved racing his stock car at Texas Thunder Speedway and riding his motorcycle, and he loved helping his son with his racecar and attending his races.

“Dad was the hardest working and most dedicated man I knew. I could ask him for anything, and he would make it happen no matter how much he had going on. I couldn’t have asked for a better dad.”

He is survived by his son, Seth Krampota, his former wife, Melissa Krampota, and many other relatives and cherished friends of the Krampota family.