Russell "Hamey" Hampt Obituary (1911 - 2013)

Russell G. Hampt, 102 Russell "Hamey" Glenn Hampt, 102, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on February 20, 2013 at his home. Mr. Hampt was born on January 16, 1911 in Trenton, Maryland and was the son of the late Harry and Alberta Cullison Hampt. He was raised in the home of his aunt, Grace Weiss. He was a member of the United States Navy and worked as a self-employed barber in Baltimore, Maryland. He was an avid hunter and golfer. Mr. Hampt was a member of the American Legion, a Life Member of the V.F.W Post 632 and was a member of the Dayton United Methodist Church. On October 28, 1967, he married the former Meda Hummel who passed away three years to the day, on February 20, 2010. Surviving are four sons, Larry Hampt of Pennsylvania; Carl Hampt of Maryland; Douglas Hampt of Florida; and Dennis Hampt of Maryland; a sister, Inez Shoemaker of New Jersey; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Two of his grandchildren, Rhonda Stefura and Susan Stefura, Harrisonburg, were his caregivers. Mr. Hampt was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Hampt; a step-daughter, Joyce Stefura Koogler; a brother, Lester Hampt; and a sister, Hilda James. Reverend Steve Bird will conduct a graveside service at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m, with Military Rites by the American Legion Post 27. Friends may call at the McMullen Funeral Home at anytime. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 468, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22803. Please list in the memo, in Russell Hampt's Memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.