John Franklin Hampton, 71, of Cooleemee, passed away after a brief illness of Stage 4 cancer, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Rowan County on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

He was born March 19, 1955, in Rowan County, to the late Robert Lee and Gladys Lee Canter Hampton. Johnny worked at the R.C. Cola Company years ago and worked at Baker Furniture in Mocksville for 25 years until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trucks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert “Tarz” Hampton, Jr. and Kenny Sidney Hampton (August 29, 2026); brothers-in-law, Richard Spillman and Carl Barber; and a half-sister, Betty Jane Campbell.

Survivors include his brother, Jimmy Hampton (Susan); sisters, Joyce Spillman and Dianne Barber; half-sister, Dot Vanzant; and his two best companions, Precious and Shaggy.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 7, at Legion Memorial Park, with Rev. Hyatt Grissom officiating. The family invites friends to visit with them from 6 to 7 p.m., Friday, November 6, at Lambert Funeral Home, Mocksville.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Humane Society of Davie, 162 Webb Way, Advance, NC 27006.

Online condolences may be made at www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com