Kenneth Hampton Obituary

Age - 63

September 11, 2023

Early, TX

"Kenneth Ray Hampton, 63, of Early, Texas passed away Saturday September 9, 2023 at his home in Early surrounded by Family. A visitation with the family will be held at Heartland Funeral Home Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The Funeral will be held in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 with interment to follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park in Early officiated by Dalton Mathis. Kenneth was born January 23, 1960 in Brownwood, Texas to Harold Payne \u0026quot;H. P. \u0026quot; \u0026amp; Clydale Hampton. Raised in Early, he graduated from Early High school in 1978. Kenneth married Ernestine on December 24, 1986 and created a bond together that lasted over 37 years and blessed them with 3 children. Kenneth worked for Brown County Precinct 3 as a foreman for 20 years but his true love in working was raising cattle and goats. He continued to be a full-time rancher after retirement and always worked hard for his family. Kenneth was a devoted husband, father and friend. Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife, Ernestine Hampton of Early; daughters, Jennifer Mitchell and husband Craig of Early, Stefanie Paine of Early; son, Jason Nelson of Early; grandchildren, Dylani Mitchell and husband Josh of Early, Kiley Mitchell and Jasmine Mitchell of Early; great grandchild, Ryker Easley - Due November; sisters, Vickie Brown and husband Eugene of Early \u0026amp; Kristi Roberts and husband Rocky of Early; brother-in-law, Sammy Caldwell and wife Karen of Utah; sister-in-law, Shelly Caldwell of Blanket; his best friend, Carlton Hampton; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, H. P. Hampton and Clydale Hampton; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www. heartlandfuneralhome. net"

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