James F. Hampton

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James F. Hampton, 67, husband of Odessa Budden Hampton, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015.

Born on July 15, 1948, in Pinewood, he was a son of the late Rev. Powell Sr. and Rosa Odell Green Hampton. He was a 1969 graduate of Manchester High School. He was employed by Yuasa-Exide, Enersys and Sumter Packaging companies. He was a member of Antioch RMUE Church.

Survivors besides his wife include a daughter, Jacklyn R. Williams; grandchildren, Matthew S. Williams and Alissah R. Williams; siblings, Johnny (Susan) Hampton, the Rev. Powell (Ernestine) Hampton Jr., the Rev. Charlie (Catherine) Hampton, Ernest (Emma) Hampton, Albertus (Linda) Hampton, Julia (Junior) McConico, Rosa Holliday, Frances Williams, Susan (Randy) Boston and Velvet (Levan) Tindal; father-in-law, Ervin Budden Sr.; aunts, Ruth Hampton and Annie Spann; a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church with the pastor, Powell Hampton Jr., and the Rev. Williams Green, eulogist. Burial will follow in New Hope Community Cemetery.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2910 Ervin Lane, Sumter.

Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com.

Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.