Joey Montrell Hampton, born on September 22, 1979 to Calvin Hampton Sr. and Brenda Faye Hampton, Freeman. He departed his earthly life on October 22, 2023. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.
He accepted Jesus into his heart at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Then, later moved his membership to Christ Chapel where he later married the love of his life in April of 2002.
He was a graduate of Colbert Heights High School where he actively played sports. He was a very proud husband and father, dedicating his life to provide for his family. He enjoyed traveling as he was able to see most of the world. Joey joined the Air Force in November of 2003 and served until October of 2015. During his service he was stationed at Hulbert Field AFB, FL, Spangdahlem, Germany and Cannon AFB, NM. He was currently working for PKL Contracting in Saudi Arabia where he instructed and managed employees to carry out aircraft maintenance.
He was proceeded in death by his parents and a devoted step-father George McGathey.
He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife: Lisa Hampton, Muscle Shoals, AL, Three children: Alysia Hampton, Sheffield Al, Breanna Hampton, Boliver TN, Cayla Hampton, Muscle Shoals AL. Two Grandchildren: Amari Ransom and Adalynn Nichols Sheffield, Al, Grandmother Elizabeth Davis Houston Tx, Grandfather Elmore Baker Sr. Russellville, AL, Sister: Kimberly Neloms, Huntsville, AL, Brother: Calvin Hampton Jr. Nashville, TN, In-Laws Rick and Theresa Dobbs and Sister in-law Leslie Dobbs all of Tuscumbia AL. Uncles: Jesse Ray Freeman (Terease) Muscle Shoals, AL, Horace Freeman (Rachel), Jerry Freeman (Chiquitta) Tuscumbia, AL, Walter Freeman (Kim) Athens, AL, Jimmie Dale Freeman, Elmore (EJ) Baker Jr. of Muscle Shoals AL, Patrick Davis Sr., Gregory Davis, Willie Davis Sr., all of Houston Tx, Jeffery Baker Russellville, AL, Aunts: Minnie Shaw, Lillie Freeman, Wanda Fay Freeman all of Tuscumbia, Al, Gloria Alex (Keith)of Houston, Tx, Belinda Baker Russellville, AL, Lela Freeman Muscle Shoals, AL and a host of Great Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.
