Service Details
Funeral: Friday, December 7, 2018 12:00 pm
Visitation: Friday, December 7, 2018 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI
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Racine -Hal Hampton Jr. passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Ascension – All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. Hal Hampton Jr. was born on Christmas Day, 1944, in Jackson, Tennessee, the second child of Hal and Lala (nee: Transou) Hampton. He joined a sister, Patricia Ann, who was a year older. This brother-sister duo enjoyed wonderful times on Merry Street.
Hal was a 1962 graduate of Merry High School. He then attended Lane College where he met his wife, Norma Jean (nee: Smith) Hampton. He was drafted and served in The United States Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1968.
After graduation, Hal and Norma started their life in Racine, Wisconsin, where they both began teaching careers with Racine Unified School District. Hal taught at both J.I. Case and Washington Park High Schools and he retired in 2003 after more than thirty years of service. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, shopping and spending time with family and friends.
Hal leaves to cherish his memory, his three children, Harald T. Hampton Sr., Patricia (Carlos) Gonzalez, Marcus (Keeliah) Hampton; 13 grandchildren, Jasmine, Harald Jr., Jaylyn, Kaier, Maurice Jr., Khariana, Isaiah, Khiera, Carlos Jr., Eneidaylin, Luis, Jovanni and Isabella; 6 great-grandchildren. Hal also leaves one sister, Dr. Patricia Brooks and her three children, Ernest II (Samone) Brooks; Hal Christopher (Jackie) Brooks and Danielle Brooks; sister-in-law, Delila (Marvin) Bush; brothers-in-law, Nathaniel (Barbara) Hicks Jr., and Clarence (Bertha) Faulkner. In addition, he is survived by many nephews, nieces, other relatives and many lifelong friends too numerous to mention by name.
Hal was preceded in death by his parents; his wife’s parents; his wife of forty-three years, Norma Hampton; brothers-in-law, Jerry L. Ross, Sr. and Dr. Ernest Brooks Sr., and his nephew Willie Jo Snipes Jr.
He will be remembered for his outgoing personality and his giving spirit. His most prized roles were as a father, and especially when he became “Granddaddy”, which came with his special daily duties of picking up, dropping off and anything else that involved his grandchildren.
He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018, 12:00 p.m., in the chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Visitation will be in the chapel from 11:00am until the time of the service. Interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Cornell says
My condolences
Dee Ward says
I appreciate your stern realism as my African American History Teacher. Condolences!
Anne, John, Rae, John & Jaselyn says
Sending God’s light and our love.
Granny says
Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you.
Denise Bowers Hopgood says
Harold and Patricia,
We were raised as family and your sorrow is our sorrow. I hope that in the days to come you will lean on each other for strength and comfort as Norma always taught you to do. Know that Hal is at peace and with knowing that find strength and comfort. Keeping you and the family lifted in your time of bereavement. With Love,
Marie McCrackin says
I’m so sorry for your loss May God be your comfort, peace and joy during this time. I Love you all
Rest in Paradise Daddy Hampton
Kellie R. Blanden (Marshall) says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Hampton was a wonderful teacher and the reason I went to Lane College! May God strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Charles and Glorious Hicks Goldsmith Family says
Dear Family: We pray Jesus Christ gives you the strength to carry on. We realize that you will struggle with the void. We will continue to pray for you. We love you.
The Hicks Goldsmith Family
Marilyn Williams Pearson says
Mr Hampton you were the best even when I got out of school would see each other kick it like homies one of the best teacher a girl could ever had take your rest friend
Shanda smith says
My condolences to the Hampton family
Sherrie Tucker says
Sorry for your loss Rip Mr Hampton
Rita says
Sorry for your loss… I pray that God gives you peace of mind during this time…
Rest in paradise
Love you Daddy Hampton
Sheena Smith-Flick says
Happy to have had him as a teacher.
Pauline G. Mitchell says
To the Hampton Family:
My condolences for the loss of Hal – Father and Grandfather.
May you find peace during this time in your lives.
Terri Biles Williams says
My condolences to the Hampton family. Great teacher and great man!
Julie says
Sending my heartfelt condolences. He was a wonderful man and teacher! The world lost a truly great soul with his passing… RIP ❤😔
Belinda and Jon Cronin says
Rest in the arms of the Lord. Blessings to your family for strength during this time in joyful memories!
Christopher Schuster says
I had him as a history teacher at Park. Mr. Hampton was a good teacher and helped push me to succeed. Some his lesson still ring as echos in my head. He will be missed.