Winfred Winslow Hampton Jr.

winfred hampton

August 15, 1962 ~ March 15, 2025

Born in: Carthage, North Carolina
Resided in: Carthage, North Carolina

Winfred Winslow Hampton, Jr., 62, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

Born in Moore County, on August 15, 1962, he was a son to the late Winfred and Mary Hussey Hampton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lisa Hampton Ross.

Winfred proudly served his country in the United States Army.  For most of his career, Winfred worked as a truck driver traveling all over the country.  He will forever be remembered as a man who adored his family.  When he was home, he enjoyed spending time with his family laughing and fellowshipping over meals.

Winfred is survived by his beloved wife of six years, Diane Hampton, of Grovetown, Georgia; sons, Tobias Malloy and Feshown Cooper; sisters, Wanda Kay Hampton, of Burlington, Janet Mason, of Eden, Pamela Hampton, of Carthage, Hope McKinnon, and her husband, Anthony, of West End; brother, James Edward Hampton, and his wife, Rose, of Derby, Pennsylvania; grandson, Ja’ Kobe Russell; special cousin, Kathy Davis and a loved friend, Avery McKeithen.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Augustine AME Zion Church, 140 St. Augustine Church Road, Carthage, NC, 28327 with Reverend Mary Wilson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the church.  Military honors will be provided by the North Carolina Army National Guard.  At all other times, the family will be gathering at the home of Hope McKinnon, 441 Murdocksville Road, West End, NC 27376.

Online condolences can be left at www.PinesFunerals.com

The care of Mr. Hampton has been entrusted to Fry and Prickett Funeral Home.

Services

Memorial Service: March 26, 2025 2:00 pm

St. Augustine A.M.E. Zion Church
661 Dowd Road
Carthage, NC 28327

910-947-2022

Visitation: March 26, 2025 1:00 pm - March 20, 2025 2:00 pm

St. Augustine A.M.E. Zion Church
661 Dowd Road
Carthage, NC 28327

910-947-2022

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  1. I pray that God will comfort the family In there time of sorrow. My He rest In Peace. Will never forget his smile.
    The Bowden Family

  2. Our sincere condolences for you and your family. I pray God give you comfort and peace during the this time.

  3. Jr and I have been close since we were children. It’s so hard to believe that he is gone but never forgotten. He will forever be in my heart. When I go down my hall I somehow expect he will be in the room where he always stayed at my house. He was always waiting for me to have coffee with him in the mornings. I just have one question for him. Who is going to cut this grass now that you are gone? I love you with all my heart and soul. You left me with great memories. Take care until we meet again.

  4. Rest in peace Winfred. Condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this time of bereavement.

    • Pastor Mary M.Wilson & St. Augustine AMEZion Church Family
      Send our condolences. May God continue to hold and wrap you in His loving care.

  5. I want to send my deepest condolences to our family my god be with us all during this trying time. Cousin Jr. and I always cut up I called him uncle Whimp lol cause he looks just like him. I’m truly going to miss him. He has always been a part of my family but I just recently met him and we started to get very close. We talked on the phone and we just checked in on each other. He and his wife helped me out a lot with my grandma which was his aunt which was greatly appreciated and needed. His aunt Agnes loved her some Jr. Life is truly short love on ya family while they are here!!!

  6. My condolences to my family, his loved ones, and friends. Thinking of you all and hoping prayers & peace find you in this difficult time.

  7. Andrea McIver. My prayers and condolences goes out to the family. Winfred was a kind and happy person. Always had a smile when he was in my presents. It was a honor to have had the pleasure to share a small time with Winfred but a good kind hearted person. No more pain and hurt to endure on this earth my friend. Take your rest.

  8. Roberta Anderson and Family, Our prayers and condolences goes out to Sister and Auntie Diane and the family.

  9. My sincere prayers and condolences to your family. So sorry for your loss. My God strengthen your family as you go through this difficult time

  10. He was my first cousin remember the times that we used to farm into the back of as little kids and play in the back of field and me going to elementary school down there getting on the school bus those times have passed but the times that we spend together was great coming up here to New Jersey seeing me and making truckloads and showing him how to get around in New Jersey I always miss you cuz rest in peace

  11. So sorry to hear of Winfred’s passing 😢 he was a great friend to me in high school and beyond. We lost touch many years ago but I thought of him frequently. RIP my dear friend 🧡 my sincere condolences to his family 💐

  12. I’m having a hard time referring to my friend as Winfred..We all had childhood nicknames his was Buford because he was big,strong and brave. He will always be my friend. Boom

    • I send my condolences to the wife and,Hampton family We will continue praying for your strength. May God be with you all in this time of lost. Learn to enjoy one another while you’re still here because you never know when one is gone it’s then too late!

  13. May God strengthen, direct, and keep each of Junior’s family members, loved ones, and friends during this time of bereavement.
    Life (each new day) is a gift not to be taken for granted.
    Thank The Lord for family and for His gifts of love, forgiveness, healing, wisdom, and salvation.
    In Junior’s memory …
    May we all strive to do and be better … while we still have breath.
    Love to you all~

  14. James Hampton and family, I send my deepest condolences and prayers to your family. So very sorry for your loss.


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