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Ted, Teddy, Tedward, and many other names. Ted died Saturday, June 17, 2017 following a courageous bout with cancer. Ted was born Oct. 4, 1980, in Wichita. He graduated in 1999 from Bishop Carroll Catholic High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2004 from Bethany College.     He married Ashley Martin onNov. 3, 2012. The couple has two daughters, Gracie and Bella and oneson, Kyler “Kiki”, who were Ted’s greatest sources of pride and joy.     Ted’s caring, selfless nature led him to start his career in social work where he served his community as a valued member of the Salvation Army, Wichita Children’s Home and the Mid-Kansas Community Action Program. A natural math whiz and avid card player, Ted then took a job at the Kansas Star Casino as a Dealer and Floor Supervisor. His quick wit, sense of humor and gregarious personality ensured that he made friends everywhere he went, so many of whom ranked Ted as their best friend. We will remember him for his smile, his story telling and his karaoke skills, but most of all for his overwhelming generosity of spirit. He enjoyed grilling, card games, college football and all sports. His loyalty to the things and people he loved was unmatched. Ted’s qualities and infectious spirit were apparent from the start, so it is understandable that his wife asked him on their first date “what are you doing for the rest of your life? Ted was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Marie Vopat. In addition to his wife and children, Ted is survived by his parents, Frank E. and Barbara Vopat; brother, Frank Vincent (Misty) Vopat; sister, Maria (Matt) Shadid; parents-in-law, Dwayne and Cindi Martin; brother-in-law, Matt (Amy) Martin; aunt/godmother, Joanne Stein; aunt Catherine (John) Braunreiter; niece/goddaughter, Amelia Vopat; nephew/godson, Jack Vopat; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends.                                                                                                                                                                              ... (Independent reporter)

Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church in Wichita. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Downing and Lahey Mortuary West in Wichita. Mr. Hampton died July 20 in Wichita.He was born March 25, 1938, in Ocie, the son of Isaac and Charlcie Hampton. In 1986, he retired as a major with the Wichita Police Department after 20 years on the force. Mr. Hampton was a Sedgwick County (Kansas) master gardener and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and helping others. He was an active participant on numerous mission work teams sponsored by First United Methodist.Mr. Hampton loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife, Kathy; one son, Harold Hampton and wife Debbie of Charlotte, North Carolina; one daughter, Lori Severns and husband Barry of Lantana, Texas; three sisters, Almeda Wyman of Kissee Mills, and Imogene Grisham and Carma Frazier, both of Gainesville; three brothers, E.J. Hampton and Tommy Hampton, both of Wasola, and Bobby Hampton of Seneca; six grandchildren, Pierce Hampton, Reece Hampton, Parker Severns, Carter Severns and wife Amelia, Addison Severns and wife Katilin, and Anya Severns.He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Betty Lou Hampton.Memorial contributions may be made to Honore Adversis Foundation (assisting Wichita police officers in need), 477 N. Seneca St., Wichita, KS 67203 or United Methodist Open Door, Inc., P.O. Box 2756, Wichita, KS 67201-2756.Arrangements by Downing and Lahey Mortuary, Wichita. (Ozark County Times)