Mortimer Craig Hampton, of Jasper, TN, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was a retired member of the U S Army and National Guard, who had also served in the US Air Force. During his military service he was employed as an accountant and auditor for Sears. He was a member of Saint James Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Ga and attended Christ Church Episcopal in South Pittsburg, TN.
Mr. Hampton was preceded in death by his parents, Percivel and Lillie Jones Hampton; brother, Kendall Hampton; brothers-in-law, Elbert, Harold and J. L. Smith; and sister-in-law, Louise Beene.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly M. Hampton, Jasper; son, David Craig Hampton, Lutz, FL; daughter, Sandra Louise Smith, Atlanta, GA; granddaughters, Sarah Smith, Brooklynn, NY, Courtney Smith, Atlanta, GA and Baylee Hampton Lutz, FL; grandsons, Tyler and Justin Hampton, Lutz, FL; step-children, Carol VanAllman Hopper, Jerry (Angie) VanAllman, Jasper, TN, Johnny (Phyllis) VanAllman, Tony (Sondra) VanAllman and Terry “Pokey” VanAllman, all of South Pittsburg, TN; ten step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley Mirenda, Madison, TN; and brother-in-law, Gary (Jennifer) Smith.
Funeral services with full military honors will be conducted from the funeral home chapel at 5 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, September 2, with Bro. Jim Styers and Bro. Chris VanAllman officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. CDT until time of the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Parkinson research or a favorite charity.
Tate Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.