Obituary of Cecil Robert Hampton, Jr.

Cecil Robert Hampton, Jr., 71, of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Monday, September 5, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was born October 12, 1950, in Little Rock, AR, to Cecil R. Hampton, Sr. and Nettie (Bowers) Hampton.

 

Cecil was a cabinet maker. He enjoyed music, especially singing and playing his guitar. He also liked to go antiquing. Cecil had served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

 

Surviving are his children, Rob Hampton of Independence, MO, Michelle Davidson of Doniphan, Jason Vaughn of Blue Springs, MO, Kristi Hampton of Portland, OR, and Wade Hampton of Doniphan; eight grandchildren, Elijah, Sebastian, Jasmine, Tamera, Benjamin, Montana, Sascha, and Melissa; and one great-grandchild, Luna.

 

Cecil was preceded in death by all his siblings, Mary Magdalene Wilkerson, Earl Hampton, Paul Hampton, Bill Hampton, Helen Orick, Barbara Collier, Joyce Collier, and Ronald Hampton, and a grandchild, Nikita.

 

Visitation will be in Edwards Funeral Home on Friday, September 9, 2022, beginning at noon with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Luther Abbott officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.