of England, AR
September 17, 1950 - October 23, 2023
Michael Hampton, 73, of England, Arkansas passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born September 17, 1950 in Newport, Arkansas. He was a member of Keo Community Church, Keo, Arkansas.
Mike loved his church and church family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and retired from JB Hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Jo and Marvin Short and Bobby Lee Hampton; grandmother, Lois Josephine Woody; wife, Betty Jean Jackson; two sons, Tracy Hampton and Larry Dean McElroy, Jr. and sister, Shirley Short Halferty.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie May Hampton of England; sister, Donna (Carroll) Hardin; two daughters, Joanna Hampton and Jaime McElroy Harris; two sons, John Hampton and Allen (Jean) McElroy; Uncle Troy (Sonny) Jones; his very special friend, Ronnie (Kathy) Grace and many nieces; nephews and grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home, England, Arkansas.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 pm, followed by the memorial service at 3:00 p.m.
Memorials can be made to Keo Community Church, 294 Hwy 232, Keo, Arkansas 72083 or Christ?s Corner Food Closet, 809 Southeast Sixth, England, AR 72046.
Dear Bessie, I’m sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel surrounded in God”s love. Chanda
I will miss our phone visits. We shared love for hunting and fishing. WE BOTH LOVE MY BABY SISTER BESSIE. Dottie Rambo summed up my Heart Feeling in a song, When She sang "I'Ve got more to go to heaven, than I had yesterday." Family you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Prayers For His Family
My dear sister, our heart aches for you, we loved brother in law (lol) so much. He always had the kindness heart and would do anything for anyone. We are here to help. Love u Pat n alan