Odus Cleon

Hampton

Odus Cleon Hampton son of the late Harriet Ross Hampton and Charley Hampton was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 19, 1925. He departed this life at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, on April 27, 2010, having attained the age of 85 years and eight days.

On September 19, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, Odus was united in marriage to Imogene Chitwood and to this loving union six children were born. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2009. Odus was a Veteran of the United States Navy having served in WWII in the South Pacific. He attended Light House Temple Church, he loved going to church, listening to Blue Grass Music, going fishing making garden and watching TV. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Odus was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three brothers, Oliver, Oather and Ed Hampton, and two sisters, Gloria Schlecht and Elizabeth Pogue.

Odus is survived by three sons, Larry Odus Hampton and wife Bambi, David Ray Hampton and wife Sandra, and Carl Keith Hampton all of Ellington, three daughters, Gloria Jean Dement and husband Darrell of Redford, Carolyn Sue Rizzardini of San Diego, CA, Paula Dianne Stricklin and husband Danny of Bunker, his twin brother, Ottis Hampton of Ellington, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Odus will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wed. 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services: Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Noon

McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Clay Harper

Music By: Dale Hampton, Warren and Paula Dement.

Burial: Hampton Cemetery

Pallbearers: Warren Dement, Wade Hampton, Adam Hampton, Derek Stricklin, Casey Gore and Brian Hampton.

Honorary Pallbearers: Luke, Jason, Tyler, Ryan, Tanner, Dylan, Carson, Braxton, Vonn James, R.D., Michael and Eric.


Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or Hampton Cemetery Association