Mr. Makhi Hampton

Name: Viewing
Start: 06/12/2024 04:00 PM
End: 06/12/2024 06:00 PM
Location: Adams Funeral Services

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.

Makhi leaves to cherish his memories, his father Marvin Lee Hampton of Savannah GA, and his mother Shunta Nicole Grant of Stockbridge, GA., Brother Mr Jamari NaeQuan Hill of Stockbridge GA. Grandparents Evangelist Marie Williams and Papa Tony Williams of Savannah GA and Grandfather Kirby Mitchell of Chester, PA. Uncles: Tony Jermaine Williams (Monique), Travis Glennwood Williams (Jeneen), Malik Jamaal Williams (Yanna) and Dametrius Stephens Savannah, GA., Damon Hampton (Sherise) of Jacksonville, FL, Brandon Hampton of Port Wentworth GA, and Joshua Mitchell of Chester PA. Aunts: Lakyra Johnson of Chester PA, Renee Danielle Sims (Eugene) of Delran, NJ, Diane Hampton, Renita Hampton and Dametria Stephens of Savannah, GA. Great Aunts and Uncles: Claudia Turner (Henry) Long Island, NY, Daisy Williams Portal, GA, Ruby Mikel (John) and Helen Oxendine of Statesboro, GA, Juanita Eversley (Daniel) of McDonough GA, Frankie Grant of Kissimmee, FL, Beamond Rich (Jennie) of Morehaven. FL, Lillian Johnson (Walter) , Fred Hampton (Lessie Mae) and Johnny Kicklighter (Liz) all of Savannah, GA. Godmothers Amatulla Williams of Savannah GA, and Katrina Shellman of San Antonio, TX. God brothers Jami Smiley, Zaric Smiley, Kaleb Shellman and Kayden Shellman. Even though not brothers by blood, but a bond that is shared so strongly even death could not break it, his close friends Edward "Doopah" Coleman, Cobe Isaiah McFay, Shakur Miller and Saddam "AJ" Wade. A host of cousins and friends.