Steve H. Hampton, Westport, 83

Steve H. Hampton, 83, of Westport, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his son’s residence. He was born on October 21, 1938 in Whitesburg, Kentucky the son of Patrick and Callie (Gilley) Hampton. He graduated from Whitesburg High School in 1957. He owned and operated Hampton’s Plumbing for several years and had retired from Cummins Engine Company after 29 years of service. Steve was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and the Westport Masonic Lodge #52 F. & AM. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea. He married Frances A. Sturgill on June 26, 1960 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She preceded him in death on April 7, 1997. He is survived by his son, Todd (Melody) Hampton of Westport; sister-in-law’s, Wilma Hampton and Mary Hampton both of Westport and 5 grandchildren, Justin, Todd Jr., Gwyn, Deliah and Ladd. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances; brothers, Emery Hampton, Arvis Hampton, Telmage Clem, Sr. and Orell Hampton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor Gary East officiating. Burial will follow at the Westport Cemetery with military graveside rites. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Westport Volunteer Fire Department or Our Hospice through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com