Murrel Hampton Obituary
The passing of Murrel Hampton of Erwin, Tennessee occurred on August 1, 2026. Murrel, born on December 3, 1935, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Murrel Hampton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Frank Hampton and Rosetta Bailey Hampton; his wife Barbara Gail Saltz Hampton; his daughter Christy Hampton Hyder; and his siblings, Jack, Lewis, Marvin Hampton, Evelyn Edwards and Sue Higgins.
He is survived by: his daughters, Kim Hampton Rutherford (Mark) of Johnson City and Lisa Hampton Peterson (Benny) of Erwin; his grandsons, Ben Peterson, Heath Rutherford (Megan), Jordan Kent Hyder, Garrett Hyder and William Hyder; his great grandchildren, Charleston Rutherford and Jaxson Hyder; and his sister Patty Norton of Erwin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
