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Harold Hampton Obituary

Hampton, Harold "Hamp",

80, of Okolona returned to his Heavenly Father Monday, November 23, 2015.

Mr. Hampton was born October 30, 1935 in Letcher County, Kentucky to the late Carl and Beulah Adams Hampton. He was a retiree of General Electric, a member of the Highland Park Masonic Lodge # 865 and Southeast Christian Church.

Among those who preceded him in death include his daughter, Tena Marie Hampton-Smith and his parents.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Lou Anna Hampton; daughter, Melinda Crawley (Nathan); grandchildren, Joshua Crawley (Larisa), Breanna Crawley and Sequoia Smith; great grandson, Jude Crawley; brother, Phillip Hampton (Cheri); sister, Charlotte "Lottie" Hampton; special family friends, Beatrice "Bea" Crawford, Katie Whitaker, Phil and Shirley Badgett and Linda Odom; several nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 am in the chapel of Preston Highway Schoppenhorst with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Friends may pay their respects on Friday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm and after 9:00 am on Saturday at Schoppenhorst.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Southeast Christian Church.

www.subfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal from Nov. 25 to Nov. 27, 2015.

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Michael C Dowdle

November 19, 2022

Harold was a good friend and co-worker. I miss him.

Michael C. Dowdle

November 20, 2021

Harold was a good buddy and co-worker. He is surely missed by many.

Chris Dowdle

November 18, 2019

Harold was a good buddy. I miss him as I am sure others do as well. I will keep his family in my prayers.

Lenna Sparkman Dixon

November 27, 2015

My condolence to all Harolds family. Attended Stuart Robinson School with him. RIP Harold.

Bernice Adams

November 25, 2015

So sorry for you loss! Harold was a little older than me., but we knew the whole family. Lottie, I'm so sorry. Talk to you later.

Don & Avalene Blair

November 26, 2015

We are so very sorry to hear about Harold. Our love and prayers are with all of you.

Donna Luckett

December 4, 2015

Lou Ann,Mindy and Bea, I am so sorry. Harold was one of the best men I knew. I wasn't able to come to the funeral home. I've been sick for a week but you are all in my prayers. Now Harold has joined Tina and will be watching over you from heaven.

November 28, 2015

Thanking God for the Hampton's and their friendship over the years. Ill never forget that "GE" neighborhood and the example that Harold and all the dad's set by being honest, hard working family men. Until we meet again in Heaven, Mr. Hampton we will miss you daily.
Our prayers are with your family.
Jamie and Cathy Badgett

Chris Dowdle

November 27, 2015

I worked with Harold in sub-assembly. We worked as foremen for Chuck Lintelman he was a good buddy. I will miss him.

November 26, 2015

We will always treasure the times with our special friends. Love to all of you from La Donna and Ed.

James G. Cornett

November 26, 2015

My sympathy to the family of my SRS friend. He was always cheerful and friendly.

Linda and David Newton

November 25, 2015

Our deepest sympathy. He was one of the best forman I worked for at GE. He was also a personal friend. Good Bless the family. Lou Ann, You're in our prayers.

November 25, 2015

We are thinking of you at this sad time, and keeping you in our prayers.

Donnie & Sheree

Linda Ross

November 25, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Melinda.

Mandy Spalding

November 24, 2015

I remember Mr. Hampton fondly. I keep you all in my prayers.

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