JIM HAMPTON

As I watch the seasons change with the passings of good people I worked alongside in Knoxville, Jim Hampton stands out. He loved TV, taking time to mentor younger people getting into the business. Also worked with him in Chattanooga. Although he's been gone for a while, I still have the shiny Disney jacket he gave me on a TV junket to Disney World back in the 90's. A fantastic colleague, a knowledgeable person, and a good friend.

Jim was a loving, caring person who has been greatly missed. I think fondly of him many days. He's never far from my thoughts.

Jim Hampton was our neighbor when we lived in the same apartment complex during the time we were all Univ of TN students. Throughout these many years, we have remembered what a fantastic sense of humor he had and the funny stories that we shared. We often wished that we had kept in touch. We have never forgotten him and never will. He was a dear friend and we were so sorry to learn of his death.

Sarah Williams Stewart
Gail Williams Welch

Dave, Jeff and Family

My heart continues to break over the loss of Jim. He was not only one of my dearest friends, he was my partner at Universal Studios for a decade, and I learned from him, laughed with him and cried with him. He was the consummate PR pro. And he was so proud of both you, Dave & Jeff, and always kept us all updated on your careers. In time, I'm sure the hurt will lessen, but I can continue to hear, and will never forget his infectious laugh! May you rest in...

Jim Hampton was the kindness man I've ever met in the entertainment industry. He was my personal mentor while I worked at Universal Studios Florida. I miss our conversations and wish I could have one more. Thank you Jim for always being a friend. I pray for peace for his family at this time.

My heart truly aches. Jim was one of the most kind and thoughtful persons with which I’ve had the pleasure to work. He was the ultimate professional journalist who was committed to telling the story. He took the time to help me become a better journalist, for that, I will always be deeply grateful. Most of all, he was a friend who made me laugh and to better appreciate folk music. What fun he brought to us when he played the guitar!

David & Jeff, I’m sorry you loss your...

I just learned of Jim's passing. What a loss this world has suffered. Jim was a great friend from our days together at WTVK-TV, and I enjoyed our visits with him at Disney World. Jim was 10-15 years older than most of our team in Knoxville and was a great model, as a gentleman, a husband, a father, and a compassionate journalist. May his memory long be treasured. Wishing peace and comfort in the Lord to his family.

Jim is one of the world's truly nice people. I had the privilege of working with Jim at WTVK in Knoxville. He had the challenging assignment of hosting the mid-day show that WTVK ran during the World's Fair. And he was a gifted writer. He is definitely one who left us way too soon.