CHRISTOPHER — John H. “Pappy” Hampton Sr., 82, of Christopher, IL, passed away Nov. 14, 2013 at Herrin Hospital.
Mr. Hampton was born February 16, 1931 in Mulkeytown to Carrol Hampton and Delcena (Short) Hampton. He married Nina Mae (Clancy) Hampton on June 18, 1951 and she survives.
Mr. Hampton worked for Illinois Central Railroad. He was an avid fisherman and has held the state record for the largest crappie since 1974. He was a member of the Izaak Walton Club a kifetime member of the Coal Belt Association and the Coello Fire Department.
He also loved to go to the Maid-Rite and Larry’s Pit BBQ for coffee every morning
Mr. Hampton was a member Church of Christ in Christopher, IL
Mr. Hampton is survived by his children, Dennis (Debbie) Hampton, of Mulkeytown, IL, Tina (John) Hughes, of Sesser, IL, John “Little John” (Georgetta) Hampton, of Mulkeytown, IL and Harry Hampton, of Belleville, IL>
He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and special friend Phillip Laurent.
Also surviving are two sisters, Rose (Lester) Ramsey, of Coello, IL and Margaret (David) Little, of Kenosha, WS. Mr. Hampton was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Phillip “PG” Hampton, on brother, Clarence Hampton and one infant brother and two infant sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother George Marshall officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 at the funeral home.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information go to gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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