Edward Richard Hampton passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020, at Shirkey Nursing and rehabilitation Center in Richmond, with his wife by his side.

Ed was the son of Theadore and Virginia (Struebing) Hampton, born July 8, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois.  As a young man, Ed served in the United States Air Force.

He married Twila Wilker, they later divorced, this marriage was blessed with a son. On February 17, 1977, he married Donna Wellman, they were blessed with over 43 years of marriage.

In his work life, he worked several places including Harvesters, American Can, and he worked for Sunbeam Heating and Cooling for 7 years before moving to Missouri in 1969.  In Missouri he worked as an insurance representative for a combined 30 years for Western and Southern and Reliable Life and property manager for 7 years, before retiring in 2008.

Ed enjoyed and excelled at Target Archery, Bowhunting, and Bowfishing; he was always quick to teach, share with, help and encourage others that were interested.  He won many trophies.  He loved spending time with his wife and their family.  He had a great appreciation for life.  Ed was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Richmond.

Ed is survived by his wife, Donna, three children, Richard Hampton and wife Laurie of Smithville, Sherry Christopher and husband Shan of Polo, and Jeff Wellman of Las Vegas, NV, five grandchildren, Kyle Hampton of Liberty, Joel Hampton of Smithville, Chastity Paulson and husband Ray of Peculiar, Jocelyn Kilmer and fiancé Austin Erwin of Kansas City, KS, and Jordan Kilmer of Liberty, and two great-grandchildren, Tyler and Austin Paulson of Peculiar.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Bill, Ted, and Jack Hampton, sister, Cathy Otto, and special sister-in-law, Judy Acton.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond Humane Society or to your favorite charity.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Faith Lutheran Church in Richmond.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens.  Please remember to share your memories of Ed with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .