Lionel Hampton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lionel Hampton (Westwego, Louisiana), born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on May 27, 2019, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lionel Hampton to show support.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Willie, Sr. Hampton and Rita Lilly Bellock Hampton; his grandparents, Edward and Clara Bellock; his siblings, Tierney Shellmire, Edward Shellmire, Willie Hampton, Jr. (Natachia), Shelia Johnson (Carl), Clara Hampton, Carmenzette Moten (Clarence), Annette Hampton and Joseph Hampton; his aunt Mercedes London; his uncle Royal Bellock; and his cousins, Melcolm, Melva, Ivory Joe, John and Johnell London. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
