United States Army Honor Guard

Family and Friends

Sleep my loving husband; this is your time to rest.

You spent many days and nights giving me your best.

We will see each other again in the midst of the sky.

There, we will love each other until the end of time.

Your loving wife, Robin

The family of Deacon George Hampton, Jr. would like to thank all those

who sent cards, flowers and gave endearing words of encouragement

during our family’s loss of our loved one. You have made this time easier

to bear. May God continue to bless you all.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

2930 Colonial Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Founder

(803) 254-2000

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For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a

crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4: 6-8 (KJV)

Deacon George Hampton, Jr. was born April 22, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs.

George Allen and Anna Green Hampton in Orangeburg, South

Carolina. He left his earthy dwelling and entered eternal rest to be

with the Lord on June 29, 2017. In addition to his parents, Deacon

Hampton was predeceased by his brothers Roy, Glen and Ezekiel

Hampton, and sister, Adele Brooker.

A highly decorated soldier, George was in the United States Army,

serving during both the Vietnam and Korean Wars. After many years

of honorable service, he retired as a Sergeant First Class. He was a

member of the VFW Lodge #4262 and the American Legion.

George was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church where he

served as a deacon for 20 years, until his death.

He leaves to cherish memories: his wife of 29 years, Robin Hampton;

daughters, Shaquana Hampton of Atlanta, Georgia, Donna Haigler of

Spartanburg, South Carolina, Ann Nottingham, Tangee (Anthony)

McNeill, Kymberly and Tamika Hampton, all of Columbia, South

Carolina; sons: Lamorris, Marvin (Lydia), Garvin (Renee) and George

(Tonya) Hampton III, all of Columbia, South Carolina; sisters, Ella

Mae Graham of Columbia, Maryland and Jannie Hampton of Buffalo,

New York; and brothers, Solomon (Tina) Hampton of Fort Hamilton,

Florida and Virgil Hampton of Manhattan, New York. He also leaves

behind 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister-in-law,

Agnes Ruff; brothers-in-law, George and Anthony Gilmore; and a

host of nieces, nephews and cousins who will miss him dearly.

God looked upon his garden,

And found an empty place.

He then looked down upon this earth,

and saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you,

And lifted you to rest.

God's garden must be beautiful;

He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering;

He knew you were in pain.

He knew you would never

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb.

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered, "Peace be thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you;

But you didn't go alone,

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,

Your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you,

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again.

Prelude

Processional ........................................................................................ Clergy and Family

Final Farewell to Our Beloved George .................................................... BTFH Staff

Hymn of Praise ............................................................ “When We All Get to Heaven” Central United Voices

Scripture Readings ........................................................................ Dr. Charles Graham Greater Faith Unite Missionary Baptist Church

Old Testament ....................................................................................... Psalm 121

New Testament .................................................................... Matthew 11:28-30

Prayer of Comfort .....................................................................................................Clergy

Solo ............................................................................................. Minister Ethel Richburg

Poem .............................................................................................. Evangelist Agnes Ruff

Reflections (two minutes please) ............................. Deacon Thomas Whitmore

Mr. Jerry Earl, Friend

Reverend Raymond Richburg Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church

Special Presentation .......................................................... Chaplain Melvin Stewart

Gandy Griffin VFW Post 4262

Solo .............................................................................................. Deacon Demetrius Ruff

Words of Comfort ............................................... Reverend Dr. Ricky Ray Ezell, Sr.

Recessional

Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment

501 Elmwood Avenue • Columbia, South Carolina

Immediately following the interment, please join the family for a repast at

the Central Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.