Kenny Sidney Hampton, 67, of Cooleemee, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

He was born on October 22, 1958, in Rowan County, to the late Robert Lee and Gladys Lee Canter Hampton. Kenny worked for Baker Furniture for 33½ years. He enjoyed having friends over and cooking outdoors until his health began to decline. After becoming blind, Kenny found comfort and enjoyment in listening to his favorite television programs.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Tarz” Hampton, Jr.; two brothers-in-law, Richard Spillman, and Carl Barber; and a sister-in-law, Betty Jane Campbell.

Survivors include his two brothers, Jimmy Hampton (Susan), and Johnny Hampton; two sisters, Joyce Spillman, and Dianne Barber; and his half-sister, Dot Vanzant

A service will be held at a later date at Lambert Funeral Chapel. A private family burial will be held at Legion Memorial Park, Cooleemee.

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