Hamp met the love of his life and beloved wife, Ruth Posey, in Mobile, Alabama while visiting relatives in March 1958. They married on August 30, 1958, and they were married almost 64 years before her passing in May 2022.
Hamp was known for his strong faith in God, unwavering determination, and love and support for his family and community. Along with his wife, he was a devout member of Wilmer Methodist Church in Wilmer, Alabama. Hamp entered the United States Air Force in February 1953 during the Korean War. He served as a technical instructor at the Keesler Air Force Base, teaching a fundamentals course. In 1955, he was assigned to Samsun, Turkey, and then, in September 1958, he was transferred to Shemya, Alaska, as a ground electronics countermeasures specialist. In October 1959, he returned to Keesler Air Force Base to teach in the Electronics Principles Department. He was discharged from the Air Force in May 1962 and subsequently applied for a position as a civilian employee at Keesley, continuing to teach electronics until his retirement in September 1994.
Hamp's life was filled with laughter, love, and togetherness, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Hamp was an active attendee at the Wilmer Methodist Church, where he found peace and spiritual fulfillment. In his leisure time, Hamp enjoyed working in the yard, which was one of his favorite recreational activities.
Hamp's life was a testament to his resilience, grace, and enduring love for his family. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. His life story leaves behind a legacy of love, fortitude, and family unity. We take comfort in knowing that Hamp is now reunited with his beloved Ruth and his parents in eternal peace.
He was preceded in death by his wife, mother and father. He is survived by his sister, Betty Dobbs Millsap of Rome, Georgia; his children, Hampton R. Dobbs, Jr. of Mobile, Alabama; Richard J. Dobbs (Jenny) of Santa Clarita, California; and Deborah D. Bailey (Scott) of Cumming, Georgia. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, David S. Bailey (Tessa), Tara L. Bailey, Krista M. Bailey, and Olivia L. Dobbs.
A visitation for Hampton will be held Friday, October 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Wilmer Methodist Church, 13370 Avenue B, Wilmer, AL 36587, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment will be held at Pine Crest Cemetery West, Mobile, AL.
