Kenneth Lee Hampton Obituary

Kenneth Lee Hampton SUN CITY, ARIZ.-Kenneth Lee Hampton, 68, of Sun City, Ariz., went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2012. He was born on Aug. 3, 1943, in Lubbock. His parents, Delton and Mildred Hampton, and his sister, Zumma Joyce Whitaker, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Jenice Hampton; brother, Larry Hampton and Mark Hampton; sister, Tanya Holland; six children, Fred Hampton, Yvette Casteel, Paul Hampton (Nichole), Matthew Hampton (Carol), Randy Wind and Ron Wind (Dena); and 15 grandchildren. He graduated from Grand Canyon University, where he played baseball and was in several theatrical plays. He retired in 2000 after teaching PE, science and special education at many of the valley's schools. In 2007, he founded the Lubbock Baseball Alumni, where he was able to reunite several ball clubs (mainly Southern and Pony Little Leagues), bringing old friends back together. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on March 17, 2012, at Regency Mortuary, located at 9850 W. Thunderbird Rd., Sun City, AZ 85351.
Hampton, Kenneth – AZ Republic
68, of Sun City Arizona passed away on March 13, 2012. He graduated from Grand Canyon University where he played baseball and was in several theatrical plays. He retired in 2000 after teaching PE, Science and special education at many of the valley’s schools. His parents, Delton and Mildred Hampton and his sister Zumma Joyce Whitaker preceded him in death.- He is survived by his wife Jenice Hampton; Bother Larry Hampton and his wife Barb and Mark Hampton and wife Kimberly; Sister Tanya Holland and husband Rick; 6 children Fred and Kimberly Hampton, Yvette Casteel, Paul and Nichole Hampton, Matthew and Carol Hampton, Randy Wind and Ron and Dena Wind and 15 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on March 17th 2012 at Regency Mortuary at 2:00 pm located at 9850 W. Thunderbird RD. Sun City AZ 85351. A memorial service will be held on March 17th 2012 at Regency Mortuary at 2:00 pm located at 9850 W. Thunderbird RD. Sun City AZ 85351. In lieu of flowers all donations can be made to the Special Olympics in Ken’s name
Published in The Arizona Republic on Mar. 16, 2012 See See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=kenneth-hampton&pid=156505361#sthash.LDUc1836.dpuf