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Richard Hampton Obituary

Richard passed away peacefully on April 6, 2011 in Redding, CA. He was born in Coldwater, MO and spent his first seven years there. The family moved to Richmond in 1942. Richard was a drywall contractor for 25 years and lived in the Reno area for 30 years. He retired at age 50 and took up off road racing and worked for Rod Hall as a driving instructor.
Richard is survived by his wife, Nancy, sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Corky Schober two sons, Mike and David Hampton of Reno, NV, three stepchildren, Nannette Nelson, Robin Nelson, and Lori and Robert Rosen, four grandchildren, Nick and Ashlyn Hampton of Sparks, NV and Brittney and Danielle Rosen of Roseville, CA.
Richard loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be missed by his family and many friends. There will be a celebration of Richard's life on April 16, 2011 at his home in Shingletown

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Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Apr. 9, 2011.

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Carol Hampton O'Bar

April 13, 2011

As we deal with the loss of Hamp, those who knew him remember his positive outlook on life.He had that special personality that anyone who met him couldn't help but like him. Cass and I have many fond memories of our time togather.I recall the fun things we shared , camping,hunting archery and our horses. Building hot cars the jeep club and the great time we spent with our kids.We send our heart felt sympathy to all the family.

April 11, 2011

Don and I have many happy memories of Hamp on our four wheel drive trips with Northern Nevada Trucks. We would like to come to the memorail if some one could notify us of the address. Rest in Peace Hamp and many happy journeys. Don and Michele Weinand
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Maria Byram

April 10, 2011

Sorry to hear that Hamp is gone. He was a great guy and so much fun when we would go out 4 wheeling. Had some good times and plenty of memories that I will never forget. Would love to come to memorial if some would could send address to my email. [email protected]. Maria Weinand Byram

Lindy Ivance

April 9, 2011

My Dad's best friend. So many laughs through the years. I will never forget his mischievous smile! RIP Hamp and have fun up there with Mom and Daddy.

Richard Hamp Hampton Aka Bubba as a little child

Richard Miller

April 9, 2011

April 8, 2011

I have never met Mr. Hampton but I am sure he was a good man! And I am sorry for your lost. I how and pray you and your family stand close together in this time. From a distant relative Daughter of Henry (RED) Hampton from West Frankfort, Il. God bless! Brenda K. Hampton-Golden

April 8, 2011

I'm very sorry to learn of the death of Richard, or Bubba as we knew him when growing up in Missouri. I am a daughter of Effie Hampton Miller and Cecil Miller. I live in Loranger, La. May God comfort each of the family. Cynthia Miller LaCroix

Richard Miller

April 8, 2011

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Richard, he was my dad's first cousin, his father Dick and my grandmother Effie Hampton Miller where brother and sisters..

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