Robert Glenn Hampton Goldsboro, North Carolina Obituary

Robert Glenn Hampton

Goldsboro-Robert Glenn “Rob” Hampton, 60, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home in Goldsboro. Born in Avis, Pennsylvania on August 12, 1960 to Florence Jean Helsel Hampton of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania and the late Robert L. Hampton. Rob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a A-10, T-38, and F-15E fighter pilot. He retired after 22 years having achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Following his Air Force career, Rob worked as a A320/321 Captain with Jet Blue Airways for the last 17 years. Rob was a longtime member of the Mount Olive Airport community. He was a 33rd Degree Mason and member of Nashua Masonic Lodge. Rob was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church and also attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Goldsboro and St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Hampstead, New Hampshire. A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2021 in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Wellman officiating. Interment with military honors will follow the service at Wayne Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday at Seymour Funeral Home. Attendees are asked to wear a facial covering and practice social distancing measures. In addition to his mother, Rob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Terry Hampton; children and their spouses, Henry and Sacha Hampton of Moxee, WA, Heath and Tavia Hampton of Bradenton, FL, Amanda and Dr. Stephen Balevic of Hillsborough, NC, and Katie Hampton and Christopher Bonner of Ayer, MA; grandchildren, Alexander Hampton, Isabelle Hampton, Hailey Quantrille, Chase Dorias, Taylor Hampton, Cody Weaver, David Robert Balevic, and Lillian Balevic; great-grandchildren, Emerie Quantrille and Karley Dorias; sister and brother-in-law, Amy Lynn and Kent Laubscher; two nieces, Ali and Lauren; several other extended family members; and his Yorkie, Drew “Drewie” Hampton. Online condolences may be sent to www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
August 12, 1960 - February 25, 202108/12/196002/25/2021
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Funeral Home Owner
March 1, 2021
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Terri Kline
March 2, 2021
Very nice tribute to Bob. Rest in Peace.
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Fred Lomax
August 19, 2021
Rob was a great guy. He gave me a ride in his biplane, one of the great events of my life. I was shocked to learn of his death. My deepest sympathies to his entire family. Fred Lomax, III
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J Hesterman
March 6, 2021
Our deepest condolences Terry...Rob was a wonderful guy and a fighter pilot’s fighter pilot. Fondly, John & Jenni
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Tyrone Lauer
March 4, 2021
Rob and I went to school together and were lifelong friends. I always enjoyed seeing him at our class reunions. He and I enjoyed many a good laugh and memory. Rob was a true patriot and loved his family and our great country.
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Phil Frischmuth
February 28, 2021
I was very sorry to hear about Hampy's passing. I remember him well as a new wide-eyed lieutenant who fit in well with the somewhat older group of wild fighter pilots in the squadron. I remember flying his wing as he was checking out as a flight lead and Hampy taking u... Continue Reading
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Phil.
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Brad Carraway
February 28, 2021
Sorry to hear this, I went to eastern wayne with Heath and Henry,I did not know their father personally, but if he was anything like his sons he was an awesome dude.
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Brad.
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Velma Hampton
February 28, 2021
Terry and family so sorry we still can’t believe Rob is gone . He was such a good and caring man I just wish we could have seen each other more .I remember Grammy Hampton was so proud when Rob flew over her house and tipped his wings.He will be missed very much.
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Aunt Velma.
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Ken Grrison
February 28, 2021
To Rob’s family, Hampy was a great officer, great pilot, and great man. I’m honored to have served with him. My deepest condolences. Lt Col (ret) Ken Garrison F-15E Pilot, JetBlue A320 Capt
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Ken.
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Paul Strickland
February 27, 2021
Hampy is a 78th TFS Hawg driver, always and forever will be. The highest honor from his fellow fighter pilots...a toast, "Nickel on the grass..." Sticky Strickland
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Paul.
Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
And thank you for this picture. I had never seen this one before.
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dick and Tracey
February 27, 2021
Our deepest sympathy, Dick and Tracey
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Dick and Tracey
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Mr Christopher Thirtle
February 27, 2021
Terry, I just don't have the words to express my shock and sadness at hearing of Hampy's passing; my heart goes out to you and the family who must be struggling to come to terms with it. I have so many memories from our time in the US where we got to know you and Hampy... Continue Reading
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Terry Gioe Hampton
March 3, 2021
Thank you Ninja.