Charles "Charlie" Wade Hampton, Sr.

Charles “Charlie” Wade Hampton Sr., age 76, of Lawrenceburg, TN,
passed away Sunday, September 27 th , 2026 at his home in
Lawrenceburg surrounded by his children. Charlie was born on
October 7 th , 1949 to the late Paul Fagan Hampton and Annie Elizabeth
Head Hampton in Ethridge, TN. Charlie proudly served his country in
the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and was deployed to
West Germany. After his service, he worked at Murray Ohio for 34
years before retiring in 2005. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening,
working outdoors, frequent trips to Walmart, trading with the Amish,
and spending time with his loving family and friends. Charlie was an
ordained minister and was of Christian Faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 28
years, Doris Hampton; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Houston Hampton;
sister, Juanita Keener, and his nephew, Randy Hampton.
He is survived by his children, Charles “Wade” Hampton Jr., Wendy
Eldridge (Steve), and Tara Shelton (Harley); grandchildren, Riley
Shelton, Bo Hampton, Wyatt Shelton, and Claire Hampton; brother,
Thomas “Tommy” Hampton (Dean); nieces and nephews, Tony
Hampton (Evelyn), Lori Whitehead, and Anita Himes (Chad), and
several extended family members and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Charles Hampton will be held at Pettus-Turnbo
Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1 st , 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home on
Thursday, October 1 st , 2026 beginning at 12:00 p.m. Brother Bobby
Winton will be officiating.
Interment will be held at Old Ethridge Cemetery with full military
honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to God’s
Storehouse at 425 Franke St., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be handling
all final arrangements.