Lincoln Hampton, Sr.
Lincoln Hampton, Sr., died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at GoldenLivingCenter, Dedham. Born on March 2, 1932, in West Bend Kentucky, he was the son of the late Goria Sanford and Mary E. (Kidd) Hampton.
Mr. Hampton was raised in Kentucky and Illinois and then served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He came to Boston in the 1950’s, where he married Margaret Lucille Cash on January 25, 1958. Six children were born from this union. He was a man of many interests, especially traveling the world. He was a master barber and worked with American Airlines as a Sky Cap, retiring after many years of service.
Survived by his wife Margaret Cash Hampton, and a sister, Elizabeth Cunningham of Cincinnati, Ohio, and his children; Lincoln Hampton, Jr. and his wife Regina of Cambridge, Sanford Hampton and his wife Kimberly of Quincy, Ruth Hampton of Boston, Dewane Hampton of Mattapan, Nitanya Andrews and her husband Stephen of Stoughton and Neill Hampton of Texas. Also survived by his grandchildren; Sherline Hampton, Carly Hampton, Ellis Hampton, Talia Hampton, Dana Hill, Dewane Hampton, Jr. Clay Andrews, Neill Jabari and Brianna Hampton and 2 great grandchildren, Daniel Hill and Damaria Hampton.
Services will begin at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 24 at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St.DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, followed by Funeral Service at 3:30 PM. Interment, Monday, August 25, 12:45 PM at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
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Guestbook Entries
We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. It is with sincere condolences we extend our love and prayers. Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time.
To the wife and family of Lincoln Hampton Sr:
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your husband, father,grandfather and great grandfather.
Thank you every one
We are sadden by the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a great grandfather. We are sending up prayers for your family at this rough time. May God continue to be with you all. With Love and Blessings.
Sandford I am sorry I could not be there ,your in my thought and prayer. Sandford and all of the Hampton family I am so sorry for your loss. my deepest condolences to you all.
To the Hampton family: May you be comforted in knowing that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are admonished to think on good things. When I think of Lincoln, I think of his easy smile and humor and his love for taking his family on trips. Think on good things. May he rest in peace.
We are saddened by the loss of your dad. May Jehovah continue to strengthen you through his word the bible Roman 15:4. We love you and will be there to listen when needed
Dear Hampton Family,
Words can’t begin to express the sympathy we feel on the death of your beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I hope the expressions of sympathy that you must be receiving from everyone provide some consolation to you all during this trying time. Hopefully, knowing how much he was loved will give you a measure of comfort.
Although I did not know Uncle Lincoln well, I heard so many stories about him playing card games and his wonderful sense of humor. I hope you and your family can find peace in the memories that you have of him. May God bless you, Aunt Margaret and all of my cousins.
Sincerely,
Tony Kittrell and family
Dearest Aunt Margaret and Family,
Our hearts are saddened on learning of the passing of our beloved Uncle Lincoln.
But we quickly are reminded of memories of fun and laughter at your home; Uncle Lincoln always seemed happy, full of love & life.
To you and our dear cousins, Lincoln, Sanford, Ruthie, Dewane, Nitanya, and Neill and families, please know our love and prayers are with you.
May the peace of God comfort your hearts and may the love and kindness of family and friends strengthen you all.
In sympathy and with love,
Your nieces and cousins,
Lynn & Bill (Marsha Lynn Janey), Helen & Carlton (Helen Margaret Lindsey), Melinda & Thomas (Melinda Tyler), and Melissa Cash