Fred D. Hampton, Jr. passed away on March 14, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 74.  Fred was born in Richmond, Indiana on October 17, 1949.  He was one of two children born to the late Fred D. Hampton, Sr. and Erma Morrison Hampton.

Fred was united in marriage on January 26, 1968 to the love of his life, the former Peggy Dunaway.  Together they shared 56 years of marriage prior to his death.  They were blessed with two beautiful daughters.

For over 30 years, Fred worked as an industrial plumber and pipe fitter for Borg Warner in Muncie until they closed.  He then went to work for the Indiana Department of Corrections in the maintenance department until his retirement.   He was a previous member of the UAW Local 287 and the Eastern Indiana 4-Wheelers.  Fred was an avid NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt, Sr. fan and enjoyed anything that dealt with cars and hot rods.

In addition to his wife, Peggy, his memory and love will be cherished by his daughters, Lisa (Dewey) Thompson and Stephanie (Kevin) Hertel; grandchildren, Austin Hertel, Wesley Hertel, Dillion (Taylor) Thompson and Megan Thompson and a great granddaughter, Lainey Thompson.

Beside his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Hampton.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Urban Winkler Liberty Funeral Home, 310 N, Main, Liberty.   Friends and family may gather from 4:00 pm until the hour of the service.