Bobby Jo Hampton, age 82, of Kirby, passed from this life on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at his home. He was born on December 9, 1932 in Denton County, TX, the son of the late Jess and Effie Burt Box Hampton. Bobby was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Hampton, two sons, James and Danny Hampton, his sister, Willa Mae Dodd and two brothers, Paul and Tommy Hampton. Bobby is survived by two sons, Jessie Hampton and Ervin Hampton both of Dewitt, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.