Johnny (John) Hampton
June 7, 1955 - August 18, 2024
Johnny (John) Hampton, son of Joshua Hampton Sr. and Evelyn Mable Conway, was born June 7, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, both of whom preceded him in death. He went home to be with the Lord, suddenly, on Sunday August 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Karen V. Higgins.
John grew up in Philadelphia, PA. He was one of six children, brothers, Joshua Hampton, Jr. (deceased); Robert Allen Hampton, Sr; and Lionel Hampton; sisters, Mary Catherine Brinkley; and Elsie Diane Johnson. He attended schools in Philadelphia where he graduated from Germantown High School in 1973. Shortly after graduation he joined the U. S. Air Force where he served active duty for four years and twenty years as an Air Force reservist at Willow Grove Air Force Base, Willow Grove PA. He achieved the rank of Technical Sergeant. John desired to further his education and attended Bowie State University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2004.
John retired from Johnson & Johnson in June 2017, after 39½ years. He started as a warehouse worker, progressed to coating and printing technician, and upon obtaining his degree, achieved the position of Logistics Analyst. After retirement John engaged in volunteer work as a USO service representative at Dover Air Force Base, and with the Port of Wilmington Seamen’s Center. He fostered his love of music by taking bass guitar lessons and improved his communication skills with Spanish lessons.
John was raised in the church and joined Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA, February 1, 1970; eventually serving as an Elder. John continued to be active in the church wherever he lived. Upon moving to the State of Maryland he joined Mt Oak United Methodist Church, Bowie, MD, where he served in the Men’s and Small Group ministries. When he moved to Delaware he attended and served at Love of Christ Church, Bear, DE and St Georges United Methodist Church, St Georges, DE where he most recently worshipped.
In August 1993, John met the love of his life, Karen, through a dating service, where he had his one and only date through the dating service, because he knew she was that special one. On New Years Eve 1993 John proposed to Karen and they married April 22, 1995. John and Karen supported each other in their career endeavors and their love for church, family and travel. Together they visited various countries throughout five continents. They also shared a love for sports. John was an avid Philadelphia fan, especially the Eagles. He indulged Karen in her love for the Minnesota Vikings, taking her to her first professional football game.
John leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Karen two sisters Mary Catherine and Elise, Philadelphia, PA two brothers Robert, Philadelphia, PA and Lionel, Camden/Wyoming, DE; three sisters-in-law, Christine Higgins and H. Estella Hines, Wilmington, DE, Jacqueline Ashford (Michael), Millsboro, DE; three brothers-in-law, Wayne Brewington Sr, Hartley, DE, Stanley Higgins, Jr, Philadelphia, PA; and Terry L. Higgins, Portland, OR; one aunt, Ethel Higgins, Dover, DE; his best friend and “military brother” Michael Parker (Deborah), Seffner, FL; Godson Wesley Parker, Seffner, FL and Goddaughter Ajani Ficklin, East Orange, NJ; thirty-two (32) nieces and nephews and a host of grand nieces and nephews; cousins and friends.
Due to allergies and medical sensitivities, the family kindly requests all guest attending the viewing or the service refrain from wearing perfumes, colognes, heavy scented lotions, body washes and deodorants.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until 11:30 am on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11:30 am. A committal service will follow in the chapel of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
Any family members or friends who are unable to attend the service’s for John may live stream the service by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to one of the listed organizations: Seamen’s Center of Wilmington, PO Box 405, Wilmington DE 19899 or online by clicking here; or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Tom and Patti Harris
We were saddened to hear of the sudden homegoing of Johnny and when death comes so unexpectantly it is hard to understand. But we serve a GOD who is not caught unaware and knows the grief we bear. When we don’t understand HIS hand we have to trust HIS plan. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We can only imagine what he is seeing now. God bless you all.
Don Shellenberger
Karen,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you during this time.
Don Shellenberger
Robert and Irene Stallings
We are sad to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with your family. God bless!
Anthony C. Toliver
I humbly ask God to cover you all in this time of bereavement and grief. Take a hold of God’s hand and allow Him to lead and guide you all. I pray for strength, covering, and understanding. We are all on borrowed time and the Great Creator allows us to exist in the physical form for only a short period of time until we are called home, however, the spirit of Johnny lives on within the lives of those that he touched and those that knew him and were close to him. To God be the glory. Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Anthony C. Toliver, 33°
Herbert E. Millen #151
Prince Hall F&AM, Philadelphia, PA
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Richard Arline
Hello Karen,
Mamie and I sends our deepest condolences to you for the loss of your husband/love one (John). We will be praying that God gives you comfort as you grieve. I send you Proverbs 3:5&6.
Blessings,
Rev. Richard and Mamie Arline
Dieeen Hunter
To the Hampton Family:
Sending my deepest and sincere sympathy for the loss of Johnny.
Praying that you all will find comfort from God’s Word the Bible and family and friends. May your memories of Johnny bring a smile at this most difficult time, Johnny will always be with you in your hearts and mind.
Doreen
Leslie Jackson
I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss. May God’s peace that passes all understanding cover you and comfort you.
Rev. Silvester Hampton
You will truly be missed. I love you. I do know where you are going. A true homecoming service.
Bruce Chambers
Karen…….you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of John. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Psalm 46: God is our refuge and strength, a present help in times of trouble. The Lord of hosts is with us, the God of Jacob is our refuge.
johnathan hampton
I was just thinking about calling you guys. I’m so sorry for your lost.
Johnny had such a great soul and would do anything for you.
He will be missed.
Monica Burks
To the family of John Hampton
Our organization sends our prayers and Sympathy, at this sorrowful time. May God bless and keep u.
Officers and Members of Philadelphia Assembly No.5
LL Monica Bass-Burks
Loyal Lady Ruler
Pearline Swain
My deepest condolences to the family and my heartfelt sympathy
Bernadette Dorsey Whatley
Sending my deepest condolences to Soror Karen and all who loved Mr. Hampton. Wishing the family peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Donna Cavender
My condolences to Karen and the rest of the family on the passing of John. I came to know John as a fellow worshiper at St. George’s, United Methodist Church and he was kind and pleasant. He will be missed as part of our church family. We would have loved to have had John with us for many more years, but we are reminded that God‘s plan is sovereign. Rest in peace John.
Darryl Ford
The Ford family would like to express our profound sympathy to the family of the late Johnny Hampton and our support to retired Inspector in Charge Karen Higgins. We humbly accept God’s perfect plan, recognizing that Brother Hampton now dwells with Him in the glories of Paradise. Death has a way of catching us by surprise. However, the last enemy of humanity has been defeated for those who have accepted Christ. “O death where is your sting, O grave where is your victory. Now the sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law…but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!”
He will wipe all our tears away, know are in our prayers.
Eunice Durham
To the entire Hampton family I just heard about the home going of your beloved John.
You have my deepest sympathy he was such a good friend.
My prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time
May God continue to keep you and your family. Love Eunice
Chuck Witherspoon
I’m very saddened to hear about the passing of John. I extend my deepest sympathies to the Hampton family. God bless!!
Dr. Teresa Berry
Karen,
Ron and I were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of John. No matter the season God remains faithful. We go through Valleys but he remains faithful to us. Circumstances can pull us down, but he is there to lift us up. As we trust Him, even in difficult times, He will show us His faithfulness.
Teresa and Ronald Berry
Noel and Angela Williamson
Karen,
We are deeply saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was such a nice man. We enjoyed getting to know him while at St Georges. May God Comfort you and your family during this difficult time. We will be praying for you.
-Noel and Angela Williamson
David Forde
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May God strengthen and provide you comfort during this difficult time.
David Forde
Carol McGlothlin
God bless all of you, as you morn the sudden death of John. The people of St. George’s UMC will certainly miss him, I sure know I will. When he and Karen came to our church it was a blessed day. Both were/are members of our Bible study groups and their knowledge of Jesus Christ was shared with all. John, you will truly be missed. Karen, you and your family will be in my prayers.
God Bless.
Carol McGlothlin
Arthur and Pat Cannon
I’m Debra Parker sister. We met in Tampa Florida. We send our condolences to you. We love him and will miss him as well..
Sandra Crooms
My sincere condolences to you and the family. You are in my prayers
Pamela Cichon
Dear Karen
My deepest sympathies to you at this challenging time with the passing of your husband John. May you find peace and comfort in the beautiful memories you shared. May the Lord bless you and your family during this time.
Peace to you 🫶🏼🙏🏼
Chris Calabretta
This message finds me very heartbroken tonight. Johnny Hampton was such a very good friend and such A wonderful person. I cannot say enough, good things about him. There is not enough room here or time to share how much he meant to me during The beginning of my career.
Karen, I hope you see this. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can still remember how You brightened his life so much the first time he met you. He could never stop talking about you and you meant the world to him. I am sure things never changed. I hope to see you soon.
Gregory Marincola
Johnny was a good guy.I met Johnny at work and that’s where I friendship grew. You could always get a big smile from Johnny and that’s how I will remember him. So sorry Lionel. My condolences to you and your family. RIP Johnny Hampton
Bill Dixon
Karen, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Prayers and condolences for you and your family.
Bill Dixon
Debbie VanAllen
Sending Prayers to the Hampton Family.
I remember working with John he was funny and he was always friendly. He had his quiet moments too. You will be sadly missed.
John Nedd
Praise and Blessings to you Karen… My condolences to the Hampton & Higgins family, during this time of mourning, as Johnny transitioned after being called home by the glory of our Lord and Savior!
God Bless!
Maurice C Winston
Karen, may the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time.
-Maurice
Sherri Tull
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. He is now your forever angel. 🙏🏿
Sherri Tull Hubbard
Bob Rule
Sad news. My prayers go out to the family.
Sharon Newman
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family
Jackie Greene
Karen, though we haven’t known you guys for very long, Mike and I would like to extend our deepest condolences. You guys are the sweetest couple and your love story is very inspiring. This breaks my heart 💜 God bless you.
Pamela Brown
I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Johnny at McNeil and we became good friends. May the good Lord continue blessing you and your family 🙏🏾
Denise Ruffin
Mary Catherine,
I’m sad to hear the passing of your brother, Johnny.
Karen and To the Family, my deepest condolences at these trying times. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare the home going of your ‘Loved One’.
Dwayne Shirley
My condolences to the friends and family.
Johnny, it’s been a minute since we played in the park across the street from our houses as kids. You were always a man of honor and integrity back then and to this day.
R.I.P. my old friend. ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
James Trovarello
Karen, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband John. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Henry and Joette Herrera
Karen,
We are so sorry to hear about John. . May God give John eternal rest and comfort you and your family as you mourn your loss.
Linda Klaus
Karen, I just received notification from division HQs advising of the passing of your beloved husband. I am so sorry to hear of this and would like to extend my condolences to you and the family. May God continue to hold both of you in his hands. Words, I am sure, just cannot express…
Steve Hamilton
Karen, I’m sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve Hamilton
Postal Inspector (retired)
Samuel and Renee Blow
Karen,
We know because you are a believer that God is with you all the way. Our prayers is that His peace and comfort overwhelms you at this trying time. We also pray for the family and that His Blessings be multiplied.
Ronald Bernard
Ron & Rosa Bernard
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to
you and your family.
Moochie
My condolences to the family
Katherine Maddock
I am sorry to hear of John’s passing . I had worked with him at the USO on several different occasions and he was a pleasure to talk with him. I know he is in the loving arms of the Lord and reunited with those he loved that passed before him.
Joan Thomas
Karen,
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers of comfort to you and your family during this very difficult time.
~ Joan Thomas
Linda Brown Thomas
My heartfelt prayers and sympathy are with you all. May God comfort you.
Carey Hendrix
Karen, I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a great guy and a joy to be around. My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Lynda & Harold Johnson
Lionel, so sorry to hear about your brother Johnny sending our deepest condolence to you and the family. May he rest in peace
Kim Tobin
Karen,
We are so very sorry for your loss. John was such a kind man and we loved listening to his smooth voice when he was liturgist on Sundays. I remember Jamie sitting next to him at the Blue Rocks game and I don’t think either one of them saw any of the game as they just sat there and talked. Jamie said he couldn’t believe everything John had done and after reading his obituary, I understand why! He was a go getter, but so very humble. He will be missed. You and your family are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
John and Sally Rooney
Karen: Sally and I were deeply moved to hear about John’s passing. No words can express the sadness of his loss.
Love,
John and Sally
Delaree Maddox
Karen & Family, I am praying for you, you have my condolences. May God continue to richly bless you.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
New American Standard Bible
Those Who Died in Christ
13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who [a]are asleep, so that you will not grieve as indeed the rest of mankind do, who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose from the dead, so also God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep [b]through Jesus. 15 For we say this to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive [c]and remain until the coming of the Lord will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a [d]shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who remain, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore, [e]comfort one another with these words.
Jeff and Brenda Braun
Karen,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Chuck donaldson
Sincerest condolences to to you and your
family Lionel
Fatima Welcome
My Deepest condolences 🙏 to the Hampton Family. So sadden. First time meeting my cousin and his beautiful wife. It was a honor of meeting and knowing you. You will truly be missed. Keeping our family in prayer.
Charles Sielski
Karen,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that John is at peace in the presence of God.
Chuck and Ann Sielski
Naomi Higgins
Sweetheart. What words can I say to someone who has lost their soul mate. I am so sorry. I am sending you hugs love and prayers. Much love in Christ.
Jim Bannan
Karen: We are so sorry for your loss. We send our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jim and Betty Bannan
Brenda Syrkett
Karen we are heartbroken of our dear cousin Johnny sudden passing. Even though we did not see or talk often we thought he would be with us in our old age. I know that even now he is with our Heavenly Father because those who die in the Lord never really die. This is the comfort that gives us hope. Karen our prayers are with you. Thank you for being a godly wife and comfort to cousin Johnny. ❤️
Joann Hampton
Sorry to hear about the passing of my cousin. My prayers are with Karen and family .
Joann Hampton
Thomas Sottile
Karen–I am so sorry to learn of John’s passing. We met at several of our office functions, and I remember him as such a well-spoken and dignified gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Johnnie Hampton Gilliam
Karen, family, my sincere condolences. Know that you are in my prayers. I pray God gives you peace that surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4:7
Tommy Coke
Karen,
It was so sad to hear about John’s passing. He was such a nice, kind man and it was evident you both loved each other dearly. Please accept my condolences for your loss. You and the family will be lifted up in prayers.
Tommy Coke
Terri Pearsall-Hargett
Karen & Family, I know this is a difficult time, a time to remember why we love so much. God never fails, keep your eyes on God. My deepest condolences .
Rick Flood
Sending our condolences to the Hampton family.
Terrance
Condolences to my fraternal brother and his family. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and the family in prayer at this difficult time.
TJ.
Meme&Michael
Aunt Karen our prayers are with you. We know to be absent from this human body means we are present with the lord. So may the joy of the lord be your strength may he comfort you daily and keep you in perfect peace. May he wrap his Arms around you. We love you so much rest in the arms of God uncle john
Sandra Fletcher
Karen,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences regarding the passing of John. We’re praying for your comfort, peace, and strength.
Sandra & family
Pat Hall-Nelson
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the entire family. You are in my prayers. Memphis TN
Romonz Ferrell
Love u Cuz/ uncle from my heart Hampton , Riley, Keitt,Keith, Cobbs, Syrkett and , PearsonScott and Ferrell from Philadelphia and Sc
Kathleen Evans
After working many years with John, I remember him as a kind, supportive and ethical man who loved to laugh. I also remember how happy he was when he met and married his wife Karen. He will be greatly missed by so many. My condolences go out to his brother Lionel and his entire family.
Steven Patterson
God Bless All who mourn for they should be confronted. Steven Patterson Vice Chairman Trustees of the Mighty Mount Pisgah Church ✨📖🙏🏽
Darren
Our condolences to you Karen. BIG loss. He will be missed.
HUG
-Miss you Cuz-
Darren & Ruth
Larry Hunter
To the Hampton family I am so sorry 😢 for your loss I didn’t get to be around Johnny a lot but I knew he was a good 👍🏾 man wish I could’ve been there for you guys but I am in my heart ❤️ love you 🥰 guys and remember GOD IS GOOD AMEN 🙏🏿
Devaun Turner
Karen, the going home service for Johnnie was simply Beautiful, When I looked at you it confirmed why Johnnie fell in love with you. You Loved him unconditionally. I’m So Sorry for your Loss! Wishing you comfort for all you’re feeling now, strength for the days ahead, and peace always!
Love,
Devaun Turner
Rhonda Hughes
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss and may God keep you in his arms at this time