Rev. Morton R. Hampton

December 8, 1922 - February 18, 2015

Rev. Morton Russell Hampton was born December 8, 1922 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Sadie Burch Hampton and Hubert Hampton. February 18, 2015 at the age of 92, he departed this life at the Medical Center at 5:05 AM. Rev. Hampton attended State Street High School and the Academy School. Upon graduation, he entered the military serving in the United States Army during World War II. After completing his tour of duty, he continued his education in Paducah at West Kentucky Vocational School where he received an Associate Degree in Tailoring. Upon returning to Bowling Green, he worked at the Warren County Hospital. He retired from the Federal Building after 36 years of service with the General Service Administration. His desire to serve and his love for people led him to volunteer at Graves Gilbert Clinic as a door greeter for many years At the age of eight he professed his faith in Christ at State Street Baptist Church. Rev. Hampton loved the Lord and his church. He served the Lord faithfully as a member of the Finance Committee, Deacon Board, the Brotherhood, the Trustee Board, and the N.J. Temple Missionary Society. After accepting his call to the ministry, he became an ordained minister in 1992. He received his divinity degree from the Hopkinsville College of the Bible. Monthly he shared the words of Christ with the residents of the Morgantown Nursing Home and Fern Terrace Nursing Home. His contributions to the community will be long remembered and cherished. He was an avid Ping Pong player, the best in Bowling Green. Fishing and playing cards were among the past times that he enjoyed. He brought joy and laughter to those with whom he became acquainted. Rev. Morton Russell Hampton was united in holy matrimony to Johnnie Marie Hampton who preceded him in death. They were married for 55 years. A grandson, Monte Buchanan, also preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing one daughter Pamela (Ernest) Buchanan of Capitol Heights, MD.; three grandchildren, Malik (Nikko) Buchanan of Clinton, MD; Monica Buchanan, and Monique Buchanan of Capitol Heights, MD; four great grandchildren, one brother, Hubert L. Hampton and two sisters, Vivian Hampton and Harriett Byrd, all of Bowling Green and a host of nieces and nephews. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son