Teddie L. Hampton

HAMPTON, Teddie Lee - age 67, of Fenton, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 after a long but courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigï¿Â½(TM)s) at Genesys Health Park. Services will be held 12:30 PM Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Freedom Center, 2473 W. Shiawassee Ave., Fenton with Pastor Tim Dilena and Pastor James Weigand officiating. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-9 PM Saturday, 2-4 and 6-9 PM Sunday and Monday. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the family. Teddie was born October 13, 1942 in Joplin, MO. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He married Maretta Markin on June 29, 2002. Ted worked security at Sports Creek Raceway in Swartz Creek. He was the president of the Fenton Area Amateur Radio Association and also volunteered with the Fenton Freedom Festival for several years in traffic control and lemonade stands. He also was an active member and volunteer with the Democratic Party. Ted was a member of Revival Tabernacle Church in Highland Park, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the Fenton VFW. Ted also participated in the Peace Walk with St. John Catholic Church in the early 90's. Surviving are: wife, Maretta; three children, Theodore (Renee) Hampton, Josh (Jessica) Markin, and Acacia Cavness; four grandchildren, Mary, Sandra, Michaela, and James; sister, Elaine Hampton of CA; close friends, Mike (Patty) Schaffer. He was preceded in death by his parents and former wife, Mary Jane Hampton. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Avalon Hospice, Genesys Health Park and the Freedom Center. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Saturday, October 9, 2010 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:30 PM
Freedom Center
2473 W. Shiawassee Ave. Fenton 48430, United States