Calvin J. Hampton

Calvin J. Hampton, 81, of Marion, AR went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at his home. Calvin was born on November 9, 1938 in New Orleans, LA to Charles Hampton Sr. and Florence Bartley Hampton. He's a proud graduate Joseph S. Clark High School, Class of 1957, New Orleans, LA. He served our country in the United States National Guard and the United States Air Force with Honorable Discharge. He studied electrician in New Orleans. He retired as an Asst. Director of Martin L. King Jr. Training Center. He's a former member of the Louisiana Racing Commission. He attended First Baptist Church of West Memphis, AR.
Calvin leaves to mourn his death his beloved wife, Beverly A. Washington Hampton; four children: Kim (Clay) Thomas, Courtland Hampton, Kelcey Hampton, and Chandra Hampton-Leon; three grandchildren: Courtney (Daniel) Tobin, Rodney Leon Jr., and Kayla Anthony; one sister, Doris (James) Mahoney;  brothers-in-law, Wilbert (Lorraine) Washington, Joseph (Ursula) Washington; and sisters-in-law: Dorothy Hampton, Joyce Theodore, Evalina Washington, and Ella Mae Washington.
He was preceded in death by both parents, Charles and Florence Hampton; step-mother, Ruby Hampton; four brothers: Charles Hampton Jr., Claire Hampton, Roy Hampton Sr, and Clarence Hampton; one sister, Louise Curry; mother-in-law, Lillian Washington; brothers-in-law, Junius Washington, Roy Washington, Gerald Washington, Herbert Theodore; and sister-in-law, Maria Washington. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends.
Relatives and Friends are welcome to join us for his Homegoing Celebration at the Garden or Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA, 70001 at 1:00 pm with viewing 11:00 am-1:00 pm.

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