Michael E. Hampton Obituary
We bid farewell to Michael E. Hampton of Troy, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 24, 2025 at the age of 71. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Omar R. Hampton and Melba Hampton (Bartels); his aunt Clarice "Clackie" Bartels; his in-laws, William E. and Donna L. Dawson (Fritsche); and his sister-in-law Susan L. Dawson.
He is survived by: his wife LeAnn (Dawson); his sons, Michael Hampton (Alexia), Jared Hampton (Kristi) and Joshua Hampton; his grandchildren, Olivia, Cameron, Lilliana, Jackson, Savannah, Nicholas and Michael; his great grandchild Soleia; his friend Jonah Crouse; his brother Jim Hampton (Val); his niece Jamie Reitz (Nick); his great-nieces, Ella and Hattie; and his brother-in-law William J. Dawson.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org. or to the Gary Sinise Foundation at https://www.garysinisefoundation.org.. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at https://www.irwinchapel.com..
