William Hampton

William Hampton, 88, of Morehead, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home.

He was born on January 19, 1933 in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, a son of the late Lee Hampton and Emma Jean Fugate Hampton

Mr. Hampton was a retired steel worker having worked at A. K. Steel and he was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict.

He enjoyed his pipe, fishing and playing cards.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Bridges Hampton and one daughter, Toni Lynn Hampton.

Survivors include one son, William Hampton of Olive Hill, one daughter, Diana Kinney (Michael) of Morehead, six grandchildren, William “Billy” Logan, Keisha Skaggs, Katie Hampton, Tabitha DeHeart, Charles Couch and William “Bub” Hampton and five great-grandchildren, Kamden Logan, Aiden Skaggs, Favian Gobin, Calvin Gobin , Robert James Mines III and Rayanna Couch.

There will be no funeral service or visitation.

The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Morehead is caring for all arrangements.