Attorney Lloyd R. Hampton entered into eternal rest on September 17, 2024. Lloyd was born to Charles H. and Anna Mae Hampton on November 8, 1958. If you ever heard of the term “Renaissance Man,” think of Lloyd. He was born and raised on a small family farm outside of Gordon, Pennsylvania. From an early age, he loved to explore and travel.
At age 17, he found a Marine Corps recruiter in Schuylkill Haven and advised the recruiter that he wanted to leave the next day. However, he was not old enough so he had to wait another month until he turned 18 to join the Marine Corps. He graduated from Parris Island on April 4, 1977 and began an odyssey that took him halfway around the world, twice.
He started as an aviation hydraulics mechanic but actually served in many capacities; from trapping F-4 Phantoms, 4-6 Intruders and A-4 Skyhawks at an expeditionary airfield in 29 Palms, California, to the position he loved the most, being an aerial gunner on a Sikorski CH-53 for HMH-462. Afterwards he was a crew chief for HMH-363. He was a Weapons & Tactics Instructor course trained Crew chief and flew with numerous outstanding aircrews all over the western United States, Japan, Ryuku Islands, and South Korea.
Upon on his discharge from the Marines, he enrolled at Penn State, Hazelton campus and earned both his Associates Degree & Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-law. He was then accepted at Delaware Law School and at the University of San Diego’s Institute on International & Comparable Law, held in London, England. While in Europe he traveled extensively from London, Amsterdam down the coast across the Strait of Gibraltar into Tangiers then onto Casablanca, Morocco.
After graduation, Lloyd initially worked with his great-uncle, the Honorable G. Harold Watkins as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Superior Court. His next position was assistant solicitor for Schuylkill County court system where he was known for his friendly demeanor. Throughout his career he handled cases in California, Maine, Virginia and Pennsylvania. He maintained his own law practice from 1990 until his passing. While many of the cases he handled were very high stakes, he always approached each case and his clients with tenacity and a smile.
Lloyd had a penchant for complex machinery and he operated everything from a Sikorski CH-53 Heavy lift helicopters, to dragline shovels, excavators, dozers, and farm equipment. He held a Class A CDL for most of his adult life and owned and operated his own trucking company where he would personally drive coast to coast, Canadian provinces and the island of Newfoundland. He also initiated the Rattling Run home development with his brother, David as well as continued farming.
The love of his life was his daughter, Kierstynn Marie, to whom he gave many affectionate nicknames as he did to so many friends and family, he considered special. He and Kierstynn traveled extensively together to visit family in Panama, a cross-country trip to Seattle, Washington for an Alaskan cruise with the late Dr. Charles Stanley.
Lloyd was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Frackville, PA and Simpson’s United Methodist Church in Gordon, PA. As well a long-term member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge #294
Lloyd also guided his step-son James Petrusky into the Marine Corp where James also served as a CH-53 Crew Chief in Lloyd’s old squadron, HMH-462 and now works for Lockheed Martin. Lloyd was married to James’ mother, Debra Wise. He is preceded in death by his parents, and nephew Noah Hampton. He is also survived by his sister, Carole Mishlanie and her husband, Raymond, of Ringtown, PA, his brother David M. Hampton and wife, Karen, of Frackville, PA, and his brother Attorney John M. Hampton and his wife, Cynthia, of Gordon, PA. He also leaves behind numerous family and friends.
The Hampton family respectfully invites our family and friends to celebrate Lloyd’s life on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Christ United Lutheran Church, 437 Airport Road, Ashland, PA beginning at 9am with funeral service conducted by Rev. Carl Shankweiler at 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers are requested to go to https://Sgt.Major Robert Fontello ALS midatlantic.org /
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Lloyd, so sorry we fell out of contact in the last few years, I accept the blame for that.
I’ll never forget you. Being your colleague and friend was a true honor.
I hope you and Bobby will save me a seat in the Great Hall. I’m sure it won’t be too long before I join you.
Love you buddy. Semper Fi.
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Lloyd it was a great experience serving with you, with an awesome sense of humor and a ready laugh. Rest in peace brother. Semper Fi
My condolences to his family. He helped many people. I remember him as loving live bring fun loving and very kind.