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Sue Hearon, 2002-03
Sue & Earl's Web


Emmitt Hampton Jr., 64, of Albion, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2003. He was born May 14, 1939 in Talihina to the Rev. Emmitt Hampton Sr. and Velda Mae Nowabbi-Hampton. He married his wife Betty Joe on Oct. 25, 1963. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and retired a Chief Petty Officer in 1992 after 21 years of service. Emmitt was a member of the Greenhill Baptist Church and Fleet Reserve.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Vivian Louise Hampton, Josephine Whisenhunt, an infant sister; and one brother, James Hampton.

Survivors include his wife of the home; five children, Frances Kay Hampton and Emmitt Hampton III, both of Poteau, Samuel C. Hampton and William D. Hampton, both of Pocola and Susan Thompson of Talihina; as well as nine grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 7 at the Greenhill Baptist Church in Talihina with the Rev. Artis Potts officiating. Burial followed at the Greenhill Cemetery under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home.

 
Greenhill Cemetery

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