Wyatt Matthew Hampton

Wyatt Matthew Hampton, 18, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Festus, Missouri on January 27, 2002 to Matthew and Christine (Russell) Hampton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jeff Hampton and an uncle, David Russell. Wyatt was a kind, sweet and considerate young man who aspired to become a history teacher and a football coach. He graduated from Farmington High School with the class of 2020 and was enrolled in college for the fall at Mineral Area College. He was a member of the Farmington High School football team where he had been a wide receiver and defensive back. Aside from football, Wyatt enjoyed listening to music, gaming and fishing. In addition to his parents he leaves behind two sisters, Stephanie Pettus and Madison Hampton; grandparents, Danny and Beverly Russell and Tracey Ludwig; a nephew, Lincoln; great grandfather, Bob McLeod; his best friend, Logan Tabor; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 11 a.m. until the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Suicide Awareness. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Thursday, August 13, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Thursday, August 13, 2020 1:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640