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James Alexander “Skippy” Hampton

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James Alexander “Skippy” Hampton

Birth
Death
18 Feb 2022 (aged 71)
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
Burial
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA GPS-Latitude: 35.3809352, Longitude: -94.4277926
Plot
SECTION 27 SITE 24
Memorial ID
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James "Skippy" Alexander Hampton of Fort Smith, AR, formerly of Jamaica, New York, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday February 18th, 2022.
Skippy was born on March 19, 1950.

Skippy was 71 years old and served in the United States Air Force. Skippy was of the Lutheran faith. Skippy was a retired truck driver and enjoyed spending time with his family. Skippy was an exceptional bowler, enjoyed playing pool, baseball, collecting Elvis memorabilia, WWE wrestling, playing horseshoes, playing croquet, and met many friends at the Casinos. Skippy will be remembered for his sense of humor, as he would instantly joke around with anyone he met.

Skippy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters Holly Hampton of Holiday Island, AR, Tammy Semiche and husband Shane Semiche of Fort Smith, AR, Heather Jones and husband Jeff Jones of Fort Smith, AR, Grandsons Corey Semiche and Christopher Jones of Fort Smith, AR. Skippy is also survived by his sister Sandy Smith of Fort Smith, AR, Niece Erika Wentz of Fort Smith, AR, and Great Nephew Tyler Harrison of Fort Smith, AR.

Skippy was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Hampton, his parents Ellis and Elsa Hampton, and his brother Richard "Ritchie" Hampton.

Skippy's life celebration will be on Tuesday February 22, 2022, from 5p.m. – 7 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel, where family and friends will meet. Reverend Chris Remaley will be officiating on Wednesday February 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Corey Semiche, Christopher Jones, Tyler Harrison, Jeff Jones, Shane Semiche, and Joseph Bratu. Honorary pallbearers will be Shirney Altstatt, Brent Semiche, and Jeffrey Lee.
James "Skippy" Alexander Hampton of Fort Smith, AR, formerly of Jamaica, New York, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday February 18th, 2022.
Skippy was born on March 19, 1950.

Skippy was 71 years old and served in the United States Air Force. Skippy was of the Lutheran faith. Skippy was a retired truck driver and enjoyed spending time with his family. Skippy was an exceptional bowler, enjoyed playing pool, baseball, collecting Elvis memorabilia, WWE wrestling, playing horseshoes, playing croquet, and met many friends at the Casinos. Skippy will be remembered for his sense of humor, as he would instantly joke around with anyone he met.

Skippy leaves behind to cherish his memory, his daughters Holly Hampton of Holiday Island, AR, Tammy Semiche and husband Shane Semiche of Fort Smith, AR, Heather Jones and husband Jeff Jones of Fort Smith, AR, Grandsons Corey Semiche and Christopher Jones of Fort Smith, AR. Skippy is also survived by his sister Sandy Smith of Fort Smith, AR, Niece Erika Wentz of Fort Smith, AR, and Great Nephew Tyler Harrison of Fort Smith, AR.

Skippy was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Hampton, his parents Ellis and Elsa Hampton, and his brother Richard "Ritchie" Hampton.

Skippy's life celebration will be on Tuesday February 22, 2022, from 5p.m. – 7 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Chapel, where family and friends will meet. Reverend Chris Remaley will be officiating on Wednesday February 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Corey Semiche, Christopher Jones, Tyler Harrison, Jeff Jones, Shane Semiche, and Joseph Bratu. Honorary pallbearers will be Shirney Altstatt, Brent Semiche, and Jeffrey Lee.


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  • Created by: L Bruns
  • Added: Feb 20, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236922700/james_alexander-hampton: accessed ), memorial page for James Alexander “Skippy” Hampton (19 Mar 1950–18 Feb 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 236922700, citing Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by L Bruns (contributor 46890146).