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Obituary for Eugene Hampton
Eugene Emmette Hampton, 88 was born September 1st, 1933 in Grosse Pointe Michigan to Leroy and Eleanor Hampton. Gene had two brothers Robert and Leroy, as well as a half-brother Fredrick Bagnell.
Gene graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1951, upon graduation Gene joined the Army and served as an MP in the Korean War.
Gene then met Clarrissa (Cissie) Ann Motschall, and were soon married, the couple relocated to the house they built on Tanview Drive, in Oxford in 1964.
During this time, Gene and his brother Bob and his father Leroy, also had started their business, the Hampton Block Company, on Burdick Street in Oxford. This has been ongoing for over 50 years.
Gene is survived by his brother Robert Hampton, his children: Loretta Lee Pike (Bradley Scott), Deborah Marie Hampton, Nancy Ann Gorelick (Scott), Along with grandchildren: Justin Scott Pike (Jackie), Shelby Lynn Lindsay (Joshua), Ryan Tims Gorelick (Meghan), Daniel Hampton Tosca, Nicholas Emmette Gorelick, and Jennifer Ann Gorelick, also survived by his Great grandchildren: Savannah Lindsay, Connor Lindsay, Levi Pike, Caleb Pike, Charlotte Gorelick, and Theodore Gorelick. Gene was a hardworking man, he spent most of his time keeping his equipment and business running, He had many things he also loved to do, boating, traveling, motorcycling and socializing were his favorites. He was very much a dedicated animal lover, and would stop frequently to help turtles and other animals get across the road. After my mother passed, my father would frequently visit the bark park where him and Cody received a lot of comfort and joy!
Gene will be missed by his family and friends and has now joined our mother, the love of his life.
A memorial visitation will take place at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 39 W. Burdick, Oxford on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 6-8 PM. Memorials may be made to the K-9 Stray Rescue League.
