Edward James Hampton
Edward James Hampton, 79, Wabash, died at 2:12 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.
He was born Dec. 17, 1940, in Wabash, to Alva Russell and Emma Eveline (Curl) Hampton.
He was a 1959 graduate of Laketon High School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married Kristi Jo Corn at the Lagro United Methodist Church on April 5, 1986. He drove a truck for Gaunt & Son Asphalt, retiring after 20 years. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing. He was a longtime bowler and belonged to several bowling leagues.
He is survived by his wife: Kristi Jo Hampton, Wabash; two brothers: Jack Hampton, Wabash; and Albert (Linda) Hampton, Goshen; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister: Alice Sanders.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Friends may call from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.