Ralph Hampton

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ralph W. Hampton, 94, of Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday November 30, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 23, 1919 in Illinois. Mr. Hampton was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann Hampton. Ralph was a first generation American who held a master's degree from William and Mary in Education. He was a distinguished WW II veteran who not only landed on Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion but also fought valiantly in the Battle of the Bulge. Knighted for valor on the battlefield, Mr. Hampton also received a Bronze Star for Courage during the battle. Mr. Hampton was a born educator. After his military career he taught accounting at John Tyler Community College for many years while serving on several educational advisory committees. Not one to sit still for long, Mr. Hampton was an active member of Colonial Heights Rotary, the American Legion, Family of God Church and Senior Bowling league. He is survived by a son Robert C. Hampton and wife Karen, daughter Mary L. Flanary, grandchildren Robert B. Hampton, John R. Hampton, Christina L. Neece, great-grandchildren Bryanna Neece, Abigail Neece and Blake Hampton. The family will receive friends Wednesday December 4, 2013 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard. Graveside services will be private. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Family of God Church 2500 Point of Rocks Road Chester, Virginia 23836. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.