Joe Hampton

PRINCETON - Joe Hampton, 85, of Princeton, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving daughters and several family members. Born October 12, 1938 in Bluefield, WV, he was the son of the late Joseph Hampton and Lula Fletcher Hampton. Joe was a 1956 graduate of Bluefield High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1959 when he was honorably discharged. Joe later worked for Betsy Ross and Flowers Baking Company for 36 years until his retirement. Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Barbara, were married for 56 years and they loved traveling together and spending time with family and friends. Joe was a kind, dedicated and humble servant, and he brightened the lives of all he met. He faithfully attended the First United Methodist Church in Princeton where he served in several ministry areas throughout the years. One of those nearest to his heart was the Feeding Hungry Children ministry. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara; and son-in-law, Jerry Thompson. Joe is survived by his daughters, Brenda Thompson and Donna Barton and her husband, Butch; granddaughters, Alexis and Kirsten; sisters, Ruth Etter and Sadie Munford; brothers, Charles Hampton and Jimmy Etter; and several dear nieces, nephews, and family members. A funeral service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the First United Methodist Church in Princeton with the Reverend Michael Rexroad officiating. Interment will take place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on Monday, December 11 at noon. Family and close friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Princeton Feeding Hungry Children ministry. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 9, 2023 from noon until the service at the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com

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Joe Hampton

October 12, 1938 - December 1, 2023