More detail on this person: I have just been notified by Lois Hampton that last night CW4 Billy
J. Hampton, USA (Ret) pulled pitch for the last time. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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A graduate of class 63-3W, Billy served first with the 121st AHC in 64-65, then after Hook
transition he served with the 205th ASHC in 68 - 69.
His e-mail address is talltex21@earthlink.net and I think Lois and family would appreciate hearing
from fellow helicopter crewmen.
Billy was an FAA Designee Check Airman, and gave me my ATP and CFII check ride way back in
1981. He was modest in all his manner, and quiet in his ways. He was a Patriot and a great American.
Billy was my friend and I shall miss him.
From: "Lee Westbrook"
Billy passed away from complications of pneumonia on Monday. He is at the Restland Funeral Home
on Greenville Ave. just south of LBJ for viewing. His funeral will be Friday at 1000 at the Berean
Baptist Church, 302 N. Town East Blvd in Mesquite with graveside services at the National Cemetery
in West Dallas.
If you would like to send an email to his widow Lois, it is talltex21@earthlink.net. Cards to 621
Dinalynn Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149.
Billy was one of the early ones, class 63-3W and served with 121 AHC in 64-65 and with 205 ASHC in
68-69. He was an active member of the Ft. Wolters Chapter.
From: Jerry Barnes
I regretfully report that Billy J. Hampton, WORWAC 63-3, passed away on May 19, 2003. He flew two
tours in Vietnam, one with 121st AVN Co. and second with 205th ASA Co. He leaves a wife, Lois, of
Mesquite, Texas, two children and two grandchildren.
May he rest in peace.
From: Gerald R. Meador, CWO Ret, WORWAC 63-3WT