Wilford E. Hampton, 93

January 18, 2018

Wilford E. Hampton, 93, of Lancaster, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Moravian Manor. He was the husband of the late Pearl I. Hampton who passed away January 8, 2010. Born in Elysburg, PA he was the son of the late Vaughn W. and Mary C. (Shuler) Hampton.
Wilford worked at Kerr Glass for many years and later went on to work as a machinist for Federal-Mogul Corp. where he worked and retired from after 15 years of service.
He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
Wilford was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.
He is survived by his three daughters, Janet M. and Patricia J. Hampton, both of Lancaster, and Paulette K. married to Mark Divet of Millersville; a son, William E. Hampton of Lancaster; and his four grandchildren, Eric and Rachel Divet and Lauren and Natalie Hampton. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 10-11AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St, Lancaster, PA with the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11AM. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Wilford’s memory to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at the above address.