Feb
12
11:00 a.m.
The Church at Rock Creek
11500 W 36th St, Little Rock, AR 72211
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Smith Family Funeral Home - BentonMark Hampton, of Bryant, left this Earth to be with his Savior on December 17, 2025. He was born on August 16,1959 to Demo Lee and Bill Hampton. He attended Benton High School where he served as student council president and was an all-star football player, going on to study at University of Central Arkansas where he was a proud member of the Sigma chapter of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. Mark was a successful attorney and community mentor, befriending everyone he met. His greatest love was his role of father to his children. He was a lifelong hot rod enthusiast and also passionate about weightlifting, eventually leading him to compete in Mr. Arkansas. Mark, a lifelong follower of Christ, faithfully attended The Church at Rock Creek. He is survived by his children, Lauren Joyner (Jonathan), Courtney Hampton, and John Hampton, his Aunt Mae McDaniel (Donald), Aunt Wordna Freeman and a host of cousins, beloved kinfolk and cherished friends. Preceding him in death are his brother Brian, his Aunts’ Rena Dee and Dorothy, and his parents. A celebration of life will be held February 12, 2026 at 11 AM, at The Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock. Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.
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12
11:00 a.m.
The Church at Rock Creek
11500 W 36th St, Little Rock, AR 72211
Send FlowersServices provided by
Smith Family Funeral Home - Benton