Michael D. Hampton

Nothing will ever fill the hole in my heart that your loss created however I promise to show my kids the love that you showed me. You are an inspiration and model to all the other father's out there. I miss you and will continue to miss you forever. I love you dad.

My heart felt sympathy goes out to Jaclyn and to Mikes family.
Mike was avery good friend to Jim and I,and we will miss him alot.
Mike had such a wit about him. Having a bad day, he could make you laugh, having a good day, he could make you cry depending on his mood. I loved it.
I will miss the long talks we had, about the LORD or just solving world problems. He was a great guy.
I have known Mike since 1995. And will truly miss him.
Love ya, Mike
Jim & Kay Matteson

I Did Not Die

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow;

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain;

I am the gentle Autumn’s rain.



When you awaken in the morning’s hush.

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft star that shines at night.

Our hearts go out to Jaclyn Wilson, Mike's partner of over 10 yrs., who lovingly nurtured and maintained care for Mike in his last few months on this earth. We continually held hope that Mike would beat this battle, but it was not to be. He will be remembered and appreciated for all his positive contributions to this sometimes crazy and challenging world.

My heart felt sympathy goes out to Jaclyn and to Mikes family.
Mike was avery good friend to Jim and I,and we will miss him alot.
Mike had such a wit about him

Viking Funeral Prayer
Glory to the Brave

Lo, there do I see my Father..
Lo, there do I see my Mother
And my Sisters and my Brothers..
Lo, there do I see the line
Of my people back to the beginning..
They do bid me to take my place among them..
In the Halls of Valhalla,
Where the Brave may live forever.

Death, be not proud

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost...

I never had to opportunity to meet MIke, but feel like I somehow knew him as my son Cole spoke of Mike often. Thank you Mike Hampton for being an inspiration to my son Cole. My thoughts and prayers to Mike's family and friends. Vicki (childers) Leonsteiner