Carter Hampton

Carter Gray Hampton Sr., 83, of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at his home. A lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a former employee of Combustion Engineering where he retired after 36 years and a member of First Christian Church in Chattanooga. Carter was an avid car enthusiast. He was one of the founders of Strollers Car Club and founder of the Buick Street Rod Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Gray and Elizabeth Carter Hampton; sister, Elizabeth Ann Love; wife, Mary Ann Hampton; and great-niece, Chloe Carter. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Carter Gray and Tina Hampton Jr., of Chattanooga, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Matthew Hampton and Victoria (Zach) Grays Jones; two great-grandchildren, Belle Jones and Mason Jones; three nieces, Loretta Love, Mary Beth Williamson, and Emily Carter; special son, Ricky Teague and several cousins. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Rev. Pam Frye officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the Frye family for all the love and care that’s been given to Carter and his family during this time. Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold, Ga. An online register book may be signed at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com