Alvis W. Hampton
October 22, 1940 ~ January 18, 2022
Services for Alvis Wade Hampton, 81, of Jefferson, Texas will be 2:00pm Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial to follow at Cornett Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs, Texas. There will be a time of visitation from 4:00 until 6:00 Friday evening at the funeral home.
Alvis went to his eternal home with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, after a year and a half battle with lung cancer. He took care of himself, until the last three weeks of his life.
His parents were George William and Zelma Ruth Hampton. He was the nineth child born to this family. Dr. HLD Jenkins delivered him at home in the Cross Roads community. After delivering Alvis, Dr. Jenkins said, “there is another baby in there.” Thus, he had a twin brother, Auvis number ten.
In the early 50’s he was baptized by the Holy Spirit at the Cornett Methodist Church. He lived his life as a giving person to the most unlikely people. He truly loved his family and friends. He had many life long friends.
He graduated from Hughes Springs High School in 1960. After graduation he worked in Dallas, Texas area until 1963. In November of 1963 he drafted into the United States Army. He served two years, most of his time was spent in Korea. He had a long career at Friedman Steel in Lone Star, Texas, from which he retired.
He liked to ride horses and go on trail rides in his earlier years. Alvis was a good worker and worked for various people after retirement. He was known for cooking brisket and making fruit jellies.
Alvis is survived by his son, Justin Hampton and wife Karissa; granddaughters: Kaelin, Charlie, and Kolbie Hampton of Longview, Texas. Alvis loved all of his granddaughters very much, and they absolutely adored him as well. They called him Papa Hampton.
He is also survived by his sisters: Ima Jean Davis of Marshall, La Vern Vaughan of Cross Roads; brother, Auvis Wayne Hampton of Omaha; sister-in-law, Cynthia Hampton of Daingerfield; a host of nephews, nieces, and other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents: four brothers, Morris Hampton, Lawrence Hampton, George Weldon Hampton, and Robert (Tuff) Hampton; two sisters, Annie Crossland and Evelyn Jacobs.
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so sorry to hear this. he's got some good old friend going home with him, though. love and prayers for the family
Though you will be missed a bunch I will continue to hold you in my heart dear uncle. Thank you for the gift of beautiful memories. I love you!
Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Alvis.. I grew up with Alvis and we even rode the same school bus . He was great guy and will be missed by many. R.i.P. Alvis.
Sorry for your loss
I am sorry for your families loss. Did a lot of trail riding with Mr. Alvis in my younger days and he was a friend to my daddy for years. While I haven't seen him in many years, I've often thought about him. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Rest easy, Its time to get your wings.
Thoughts and prayers to all. Thinking of you Avis as your loss of your twin