William C. "Wimpy" Hampton

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ELIZABETHTON - William C. "Wimpy" Hampton Sr., age 91, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 01, 2018, at the Mountain Home V.A. Hospital.

Wimpy was born in Elizabethton to the late James and Daisy Mae Headrick Hampton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Dorothy Shortt Hampton; two brothers, Preston Hampton and Lester Hampton; one sister, Mozella Orr.

Wimpy was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many. He was a member of Valley Forge Christian Church where he served as an Elder. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Navy who proudly served his country in World War Two. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hampton, #750. He enjoyed spending time in his garden and playing golf. He will be missed by many.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Vickie Mottern and her husband Joe, of Elizabethton; two sons, William C. "Wimpy" Hampton Jr. and his wife Kim, of Elizabethton, Kevin Sam Hampton and his wife Kristen, of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren, Nikki Robertson, Anthony Payne, Maleah Hampton, Emilia Halstead, Chelsea Hampton, Abigail Hampton, Joey Mottern, Faith Mottern; eight great grandchildren, Sydney Robertson, Sierra Robertson, Miah Collins, Wesley Martin III, Kaytie Mottern, Joseph Mottern, Ben Jimenez and Ashely Jimenez.

A graveside service to honor the life of William C. "Wimpy" Hampton Sr. will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Mr. David Siebenaler, Minister, Rev. Benic P. Hampton and Rev. Clay Bailey will be officiating. Active pallbears will be the deacons and elders of Valley Forge Christian Church, Dennis Guinn, Anthony Payne, Joey Mottern and Joe Mottern.

James married Daisy Mae Headrick about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Daisy (daughter of Frank Headrick and Emma (Headrick)) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Margaret A. Merritt on 24 Feb 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret (daughter of Leonard B. Merritt and Martha (Merritt)) was born on 8 May 1862 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Dec 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Centerview Church of Christ Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Emma (Headrick) about 1898 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Emma was born about 1878 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Johnson married Margaret (Hampton) about 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1827 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Martha (Merritt) about 1860. Martha was born about 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]