Leroy Hampton Sr. Obituary (1954 - 2021)

Leroy Hampton Sr. was born on June 28, 1954, to John L. Hampton Sr. and the late Lydia Bibbins Hampton. PHILLIPPIANS 1:21 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN. On October 14, 2021, Leroy departed this life at Veterans Memorial Hospital with family and friends at his side. He united in holy matrimony with Raynell Mason Hampton and from the union 3 children were born: Kenisha (Romell)Manuel, Leroy Jr. (Felicia)Hampton, Ariel A. Hampton all of Laplace, Louisiana. Prior to the marriage Leroy had 2 sons Dan A. Jackson and Lendell Smith. He was the loving grandfather of 19 grandchildren and soon to be great-grandfather of 2. Left to cherish and honor his memories are his beautiful wife of 42 years, Raynell Mason Hampton; 5 children: Dan A. Jackson, Lendell Smith, Kenisha Hampton Manuel, Leroy Hampton Jr and Ariel Arika Hampton; 19 grandchildren whom he loved and will truly be missed by; 2 brothers; devoted friends Michael Sanders, Eddie (Jet) White, and the Pecan Tree Posse. Son of John L. Hampton Sr (Martha) Brother of John L Hampton Jr (Conella), and Ernest Hampton. He was preceded in death by his mother the late Lydia Bibbins Hampton, Gloria Jean Hampton, and Ray Charles Hampton. A celebration of life honoring Leroy Hampton Sr. will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at True Light Baptist Church, 258 S Little Hope St., Garyville, LA 70051. Visitation period will be held from 9am-11am. Service will begin at 11am. Entombment to follow at St. John Memorial Gardens, 2205 W Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!!