Donald Van Hampton

Age 65, of Davison, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at home with his wife by his side. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services in Mt. Morris. Pastor John Flanders to officiate, with burial to follow at Davison Cemetery. Donald’s family will be present to receive guests from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, on Monday, November 22, 2021, and again on Tuesday from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 noon. Memorial contributions may be considered to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Donald’s tribute page at martinfuneralhome.com. Donald was born in Flint, on April 12, 1956, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Bobbie Faye (Lasater) Hampton. Educated locally, Donald graduated from Elisabeth Ann Johnson High School with the Class of 1974. Donald married his high school sweetheart, Karen Woggerman, on October 17, 2013, at Crystal Gardens in Clio. Donald was a Test Mechanic for General Motors until his retirement in 2007. He loved to work on and restore old classic cars, making them faster and more comfortable, with his favorite being his 1973 Nova that he found in 2013, restored it and painted it the same color as the one he had in high school, classic orange. Donald enjoyed going to car shows and watching NASCAR, as well as attending several races. He will always remember his trip to the Daytona 500 with his beloved wife. Donald was an all-around handyman. Donald loved to be outdoors whether riding his ATV on the trails in St. Helen or boating on the Coastal waters of Florida. He also enjoyed camping at Wolverine campground because it was close to home and very nice. Donald had a love for ice cream, popsicles, and watching the history channel, football, and baseball. Donald loved his family most of all, being a playground and jungle gym for his grandchildren and just spending time with them. He will be greatly missed. Left to cherish Donald’s memory are his wife, Karen Hampton; son, Donald Alan Hampton; sister, Sherry Usealman, stepchildren: Jessica and husband, Hal Patton, Robert Hasman; grandchildren: Jade Alexander, Will Alexander, Rory Patton; nephews: Lance and Cheyenne Usealman and Kevin and Dana Usealman; several great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; friends: Mike Gallup, Ross Hopkins.