2004
Mr. Makhi Hampton
2024
Mr. Makhi Hampton
September 27, 2004 — June 5, 2024
Savannah
Adams announces the passing of Mr. Makhi Hampton, 19, who transitioned on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle- 1101 Stiles Ave.
Viewing will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the funeral home.
OBITUARY:
Makhi Hampton was born on September 27, 2004 in Savannah Georgia to Marvin Hampton and Shunta Grant. Makhi was a beautiful active, energetic child that brought a smile and joy to anyone who was around him. He joined East Savannah Church and was an active participant in the youth choir, in which he never sat still. Makhi fell in love with basketball at an early age. His fire was ignited when he lead his Southwest Middle School team to the finals winning them the Championship as the teams MVP. Later on that year Makhi was one of the recipients of the Savannah 8th Grade Athlete of the Year 2020 Dewitt Award.He kept his parents busy by joining several traveling AAU teams from a small child where he competed in multiple tournaments in various cities and states, with the Savannah Tigers, Ignites, Savannah Elite, and the Savannah Greyhounds under Cyrus Hunter. However, there was no bond stronger than the bond he had with his teammates and coaches when he was with team Future under Coach Clifton Butler. Makhi was enrolled with Benedictine Military School Cadets where he played three successful seasons of basketball with the Cadets under the guidance of Coach Frank "Dougie" Williams. In September 2023 Makhi moved to Stockbridge Georgia with his mother and he graduated on May 18, 2024 from Stockbridge High School. Makhi Hampton is preceded in death by his paternal Grandmother Mrs. Christine Hampton and his beloved uncle Coach Jerry "Smitty" Hampton.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle- 1101 Stiles Ave.
Viewing will be held from 4 PM to 6 PM Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the funeral home.
OBITUARY:
Makhi Hampton was born on September 27, 2004 in Savannah Georgia to Marvin Hampton and Shunta Grant. Makhi was a beautiful active, energetic child that brought a smile and joy to anyone who was around him. He joined East Savannah Church and was an active participant in the youth choir, in which he never sat still. Makhi fell in love with basketball at an early age. His fire was ignited when he lead his Southwest Middle School team to the finals winning them the Championship as the teams MVP. Later on that year Makhi was one of the recipients of the Savannah 8th Grade Athlete of the Year 2020 Dewitt Award.He kept his parents busy by joining several traveling AAU teams from a small child where he competed in multiple tournaments in various cities and states, with the Savannah Tigers, Ignites, Savannah Elite, and the Savannah Greyhounds under Cyrus Hunter. However, there was no bond stronger than the bond he had with his teammates and coaches when he was with team Future under Coach Clifton Butler. Makhi was enrolled with Benedictine Military School Cadets where he played three successful seasons of basketball with the Cadets under the guidance of Coach Frank "Dougie" Williams. In September 2023 Makhi moved to Stockbridge Georgia with his mother and he graduated on May 18, 2024 from Stockbridge High School. Makhi Hampton is preceded in death by his paternal Grandmother Mrs. Christine Hampton and his beloved uncle Coach Jerry "Smitty" Hampton.
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