Fred Henry Hampton Jr.

Published 3:13 pm Monday, November 18, 2024

October 2,1969 – November 10, 2024

Fred Henry Hampton Jr. “Freddy” passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at home in Aydlett, NC on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Freddy was born October 2, 1969 at Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City, NC. A lifelong resident of Currituck County, his formative years were spent guiding duck hunters over winter break and summers manning a lifeguard tower.

Blessed with his mother’s smile and outgoing personality and his father’s charisma, he knew no stranger. A patient listener with an uncanny memory for names and faces, it is no small wonder his circle of friends grew far and wide.

Freddy graduated with the class of 1987 from Manteo High School, Manteo, NC. In short order his career trajectory was set and in the spring of 1992, he began as a Patrolman with the Kill Devil Hills Police Department, Kill Devil Hills, NC. Fulfilled with the work he set out upon his next goal and completed the 32nd NC Wildlife Enforcement Officer Basic Training School at the NC Justice Academy, Chapel Hill, NC on April 26th, 1996. Although his first posting was Brunswick County, he eventually made his way back to his native Currituck County where he would spend the majority of his 15 year tenure.

Freddy was deployed on September 12, 2001 to the waters surrounding Lower Manhattan with USCGR Port Security Unit 305 in the wake of the terror attack on the World Trade Center. Six months later his unit was deployed once again attached to Joint Task Force 160 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He completed his service with a final deployment to Greece, Spain, and Gibraltar in 2003 before being honorably discharged as a PS-4 in 2004. A personal protection detail for Blackwater USA to Baghdad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 marked his entry into the private sector. The years that followed included countless training details to all corners of the globe. From US tier-one operators and allied nation military members to foreign diplomats, he has taught his unique skill set to all types in all locales. His travels professionally and personally included foreign countries too numerous to count. His most recent being a vacation to Eastern Europe with his son, Cole. The common thread throughout his professional career was public service at every possible level. A life well lived and a legacy worth preserving.

Above any professional accolades, his greatest point of pride and source of joy was his only child, Cole. From Cole’s birth until Freddy’s final days not one second was squandered nor opportunity missed. Freddy was mission-driven and front sight focused on being the best father possible. The bond that formed between father and son was unrivaled as was his love and pride for Cole and his accomplishments. As a father, friend, family member, or coworker none more loyal or dependable existed. He will be sorely missed by many.

Freddy was a current member of Chickahominy Masonic Lodge #286 Toana, Virginia.

Freddy is survived by his son, Cole Hampton of Currituck, NC; mother, Molly Griggs of Nags Head, NC; father, Fred Hampton Sr. of Morehead City, NC (Shawn); and brothers, Walt Hampton of Nags Head, NC and Grant Hampton of Morehead City, NC. He is also survived by his uncle, Butch Hampton (Kim) of Elizabeth City, NC; his aunt, Linda Weatherington (Robert); niece, Sophie Hampton of Asheville, NC; cousin, Suzy Dubel of Walnut Cove, NC and friends and family too numerous to list.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Joe Hampton, and cousin, Amanda Hampton.

Freddy’s Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Powells Point Christian Church, 197 Church Road, Harbinger, NC. Pastor Vince Rodkey to officiate. A private family burial will be held in the Hampton family cemetery at a future date.

In lieu of flower charitable donations can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project (http://woundedwarriorproject.org) or Powells Point Christian Church 197 Church Road, Harbinger, NC 27941. Please leave a message of hope at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

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