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Larry Hampton

September 30, 2021

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Mr. Larry Hampton, age 74, of Shelbyville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 30, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Tullahoma. 

Visitation was 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. 

A private burial was held on Monday, October 4, 2021. 

He was born July 31, 1947 in Bedford County to the late Earnest Hampton, Sr. and Leola Hampton. He was educated in the Bedford County School System. He was known for his membership with Invaders Social Club and was nicknamed “Bear.”  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Hampton, Sr. and Leola Hampton; and two sisters, Rosalee Coope and Zelma Hampton; and a brother-in-law, David White. 

He is survived by his wife, Billie Jerlene Hampton; a son, Larry V. Hampton; a dedicated daughter, LaShanta Hampton; three grandchildren, Khaliah Hampton, Kaliqua Williams, and Kearius Corger; a great-granddaughter, Anora Corger; two sisters, Margaret (Thomas) Bean and Arlene (A.W.) Smith; four brothers, Wayne Hampton, Don Hampton, Earnest Hampton, Jr., and Jerry Hampton; special friends, Frank Gant, David Gant, Bob Gant, Gina Jones, and Rita Willis; a devoted sister-in-law, Shirley White; and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. 

A special thank you to NHC Healthcare of Tullahoma, TN and Hospice Compassus. 

Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.