Thomas (Tom) G. Hampton, age 75, of West Lafayette IN, passed away on August 31, 2021. Tom was born on March 16, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Wayne and Maxine (Groth) Hampton. Tom graduated High School from Waterford Kettering in Michigan and held B.S. and M.S. degrees from Purdue University. Tom is a retired employee of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Services, where he worked for 33 years. Tom began his career as a 4-H Educator, with the goal of becoming a District Director. Through his leadership and dedication to the communities he served he accomplished his goal and ended his career as the Southwest District Director.
Tom married his high school sweetheart, Theresa (Reynolds) on June 25, 1966. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, traveling, playing games, and spending time with his family. Most recently he’s enjoyed cheering on his 5 grandsons in their various sports. Tom was a member of the Linden Conservation Club, the NACAA, and was active with Purdue Extension retirees.
Tom is survived by his wife, Theresa, son, Ken (Cassi) of Westfield, IN, daughter, Ann of West Lafayette, IN, and son, John (Leslie) of North Judson, IN; brother, Jerry of Redlands, CA and sister Kathy (Neil) Herzberger of Redlands, CA, and five grandsons Trey, Tanner, Quinn, Teagen, and Greyson Hampton. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Maxine Hampton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, West Lafayette. A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. EST, at Church of the Blessed Sacrament, West Lafayette, IN, interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Indiana 4-H Foundation.
