Funeral services for Deacon Willie James Hampton, 71, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 2:00pm, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Rd, Orangeburg, SC, with interment to follow 1:00pm, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Ft. Jackson National Cemetery.

Deacon Hampton will be placed in the chapel one hour prior to the service.

Deacon Hampton passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his residence.

Visitation will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com