Larry G.

Hampton

Larry Hampton, born in 1942 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded by those that loved him dearly.

Larry was the son of the late Floyd R. Hampton and Cornelia R. Hampton. At the age of 11, he moved with his mother and four siblings to Detroit, Michigan where he attended Detroit Public Schools.

In 1959, Larry returned to Ware Shoals, South Carolina where he continued studies at Emma Maddox High School. He later went on to work as a brick mason. He remained in Ware Shoals until 1965, after which he returned to Detroit. He worked for Hertz Rental Car and later Chrysler Corporation, from which he retired after 30 years.

In 1969, he married the love of his life, Marion Louise Hampton, who preceded him in death (2023), and they went on to have one son Gregory Hampton who preceded them both in death (2018). Larry loved his Grandchildren very much and the word "no" was not a part of his vocabulary when it came to them. From combing hair, to drop offs and pick ups at any given time, to passing out money, to coming home with bags of coneys, to cooking Lil Greg pancakes all day and all night, and later in the years he did the same for Woo! There's nothing he wouldn't do for the ones he loved.

He was a great storyteller and had a memory that was out of this world. The things you wish that he'd forgotten, he had no problem reminding you of them and retelling the story. He was hilarious and kept us laughing, especially when he fell asleep and woke up and asked us, "did you see that dog running past". Never a dull moment. He loved his scratch off tickets and loved spending time with family and friends. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

Larry was preceded in death by his three brothers, Robin, Melvin, and Russell; and three sisters, Diane, Cathy, and Caroline.

He leaves to mourn his passing his Daughter Sandra Huntley, sons Ronald Johnson (Toni), Larry Hampton II and brother, Floyd R. Hampton (Sandra) of Ware Shoals, South Carolina. A host of Grandchildren, Great- Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.