Johnny Tyrone Hampton, Sr. was born to Sallie "Ran" Hampton and Johnny Wilson on April 2, 1961, in Columbus, Mississippi. He was the second oldest in a lively household of eight siblings. "He attended Caldwell High School in 1976 where he was a star athlete participating in many sports, including baseball, track, and football in a newly integrated Caldwell in the 70's.

After graduating high school in 1980, he enrolled into Rust College to pursue his bachelor's degree. While there, Johnny pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. in 1982 and he majored in Mass Communications, graduating in 1984.

Post graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1984, serving as 1st and 2nd Lieutenant as well as Captain (1984-1988). After serving five years, he returned to his hometown of Columbus, Mississippi, where he worked various construction jobs at places like Columbus Brick and SDI, where he retired from after 16 years. He was a committed and passionate activist who enjoyed making an impact in the community. Johnny's acts of service included organizing holiday food drives, donating goods for different crises such as the 2022 water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, and the large scale F3 tornado in Columbus, Mississippi in 2019, where he helped feed and donated to those in need through a campaign he started known as "Northside Strong". Johnny also loved serving as a voice and advocate against any, and all social injustices of minorities.

It was well known that Johnny shared a major passion for cooking, throwing parties, flamboyant fashion, politics, videography, photography, watching his favorite football team the Pittsburg Steelers, and spending time with family and friends. He also leaves behind man's best friend, his loyal furry companion, Rocko, whom he loved.

Throughout his lifetime, Johnny received various awards for many contributions which included Humanitarian and Community Impact Award, medals for his service while in Military, TP Harris Elks Lodge awards for his countless contributions as a devoted member, and he served as Grand Marshall for the Juneteenth Festival "2023".

In spite of the many awards afforded to Johnny in his life, his latest, but greatest achievement was his final decision to accept Christ and getting baptized, July 2, 2023. He will truly be missed by family, friends, the community, and many many more.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sallie Elizabeth Hampton and Johnny Wilson; brother, Bobby Burn Hampton; grandmother, Katherine Williams; nephew, Byron Petty; brothers-in-law, Cvester Brand and Geoffrey Jones.

He leaves to cherish and remember his devoted and loving memories: his children: Brittany Hampton, Javonna Hampton, of Columbus, Mississippi, Janna Johnson of Columbus, Georgia, Jeremy Hampton and Johnny Hampton both of Jefferson City, Missouri; siblings: Angela (Grady) Shelly of Columbus, MS, Robyn (Gregory) Hampton Hall of Holy Springs, MS, Rosaland Hampton Jones of Battle Creek, MI, Joanne Hampton Brand, Tony Hampton, and Dalton Hampton all  of Columbus, MS, Tony Wilson Spanaway, WA, Tiana Wilson of Gresham, OR, Trahana Wilson Benbow of El Paso, TX and Alice (Alex)Hampton Jones of West Point, MS; five grandchildren: Devin Hampton, Charley Hampton, James Johnson, Javaeh Johnson, Jaxton Johnson, other relatives and friends.

Please join in the scheduled livestream for the Homegoing Celebration of Mr. Johnny Tyrone Hampton, Sr.

on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. CST.

Click on link below:

https://youtube.com/live/DxbUtwXBQSc?feature=share