Percy Hampton Childs, Jr. the 4 ^th of six children born to the late Percy Hampton and Sallie Perry Beverly Childs, quietly entered into eternal rest at Stafford Hospital, Stafford, VA on Monday evening, May 17, 2021.

Affectionately known as "Hamp" was born on December 18, 1929, in DeJarnette Community in Caroline County, VA.  Two favorite cousins, Sylvia Marie and Pedro Lorenzo Cabeza, joined their family as toddlers making a total of eight siblings in the Childs family.  Hamp was baptized at an early age and joined St. James Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Dr. E. L. R. Guss.

Hamp attended St. James Elementary School and graduated from Union High School, Bowling Green, VA.  Furthering his education at Virginia State College, Hamp's studies were interrupted by his call to active duty in the US Army as 2 ^nd Lieutenant (ROTC) and he was stationed in England.  Upon honorable discharge, Hamp returned to VSC and graduated with a degree in Agriculture.

Hampton met the love of his life, Marion Elizabeth Chappelle at VSC and married her in August 1956.  To this union, Karen Amanda was born.

Upon leaving Caroline, Hamp was employed by US Geological Survey as a cartographer.  While in the Washington, DC area, he and his family became members of Corinthian Baptist Church, Hillcrest Heights Baptist Church, and Potomac Baptist Church. After retiring in 1984, and moving back to Caroline County, he then enjoyed many years of employment as a courier for Union Bank and Trust Company, Bowling Green, VA.

Hamp was ordained as a Deacon at Hillcrest Heights and joined the Board of Deacons at St. James upon his return.  He was also a faithful member of the Sunday school, Men's Club, Adult Ministry, van driver at St. James and an annual member of the Mattaponi Baptist Association.

Percy Hampton, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marion; nephew, Calvin (Ludie); granddaughter, Lauren Britton; siblings: Catherine, Gwendolyn, Edith, William and Kenneth.

Hamp leaves to cherish his legacy and memory; his daughter, Karen C. Britton; two grandchildren, Dr. Larry Britton, Jr. of California; Sharon B. Williams (Aaron) of Petersburg, VA; one sister; Sylvia Marie Hoggard of Philadelphia, PA; one brother, Pedro Cabeza (Catherine) of Baltimore, MD; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives, friends and the St. James family.

A walk through viewing will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at C.W. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc; 16476 Richmond Turnpike, Bowling Green, Virginia 22427.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2021 at St. James Baptist Church, 19514 Sparta Road, Milford, Virginia 22514 with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in church cemetery.

Due to COVID 19 a mask or face covering is required.

Livestreaming will be available on C.W. Edwards Funeral Home Facebook page.