Lionel A. Hampton

Born: November 6, 1944    Died: July 24, 1996

Lionel A. Hampton, pictured at right with his children, was born in Sheffield, Alabama to Percy and Lessie Hampton. He was a committed family man who also served his church, country and community. Lionel passed away just a few weeks before the Cole-Hampton-Lee Family Reunion in Detroit. Please click here for the order of service for and "A Brief Glimpse at Memories" about Lionel.


Lionel (far right) with his brother Kenneth and sisters Lois and Brenda.