He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hampton, his maternal grandparents, Buford and Mary Hampton.
He is survived by his parents Michael Patrick of Knoxville, and Ruthie Mae Hampton Wells of Plainfield, N.J., one brother Dennis Wayne Wells of Piscataway, N.J., one sister Doreen (Alex) Ellis of Somerset, N.J., and a host of relatives he leaves behind to mourn his sudden passing.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 510 Wyandotte Avenue in Big Stone Gap, VA beginning at 11 AM.
A brief memorial service will follow the receiving of friends, with the Reverend William Hampton officiating. All condolences are asked to be brought to the church during this time.
