Bill Hampton

Bill Hampton, age 79, of Rutherfordton, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville.

Bill was born on Sunday, February 18, 1945 in Rutherford County, to the late Theodore and Sue Conner Hampton. He graduated from R-S Central High School in 1963 and was a member of Green Hill Baptist Church. Bill was a proud veteran, serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a grading crew foreman for the DOT for thirty-three years prior to his retirement. Bill’s life’s passion was farming and raising cattle.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife of forty-seven years, Helen Hampton; his grandson, Billy Ruff; and a sister, Jeanette Hampton Taylor.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Ruff (Bud), of Rutherfordton; granddaughter, Harley Woodall (Brad), of Rutherfordton; and two sisters, Ruby Clements, of Sandy Mush, and Alice Waters, of Chesnee.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 13th at Green Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Don McEntire officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.