Wade Hampton

October 21, 1933 - March 19, 2017

Wade Hampton, age 83 of 343 Horse Haven Lane, Sparta, NC passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. He was born October 21, 1933 in Alleghany County to the late Ray and Bessie Edwards Hampton. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one grandson, Chase Bugielski; one step-daughter, Becky Phipps. Wade was a lifelong dairy, beef, and tobacco farmer. He served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife Virginia Van Hampton of the home; two sons, Randy Hampton and wife Benita of Sparta, David Hampton of Sparta; one daughter, Robin Bugielski and husband Jimmy of Sparta; three step-daughters, Norma Phipps of Sparta, Sarah Douglas and husband Todd of Ronda, Mary Jane Parsons and husband Eddie of Sparta; one stepson, Jimmy Phipps of Sparta; six grandchildren, Jeramiah Hampton and wife Teea, Luke Hampton, Jake Hampton, D.J. Hampton, Amber Lee and husband P.J., Leah Bugielski; two step-granddaughters, Leah Gambill and Megan Mathis; two great-grandchildren, Paxton Lee and Alice Lee; one step-great-granddaughter, Jaleah Gambill; like a son, Juan Salinas and friend Iris Vazquez. The family requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Wade at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Brother Hugh Miller and Elder James Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery with full military rites conducted by Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shiloh Cemetery Fund, c/o Walter Lee Hampton, 1173 US Hwy. 221, Sparta, NC 28675. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Hampton family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.