Roger Paul Hampton age 81 of Columbus passed away December 30, at his home. Born April 18, 1941 to his parents the late Floyd and Naomi Miller Hampton in Lucasville, Ohio, Roger attended Central High School. He was always interested in the automotive field and was so talented at repairs and body work he started and operated the Hampton Body Shop for many years. He had a passion for racing and won many trophies and even was able to race in the Indianapolis Race. He later worked as an over the road Truck Driver traveling thru 47 U.S. States, Canada and Mexico. As company on many of these travels Roger would travel with a fury companion Gomer. Roger was a very generous and friendly guy who was a wonderful friend to all. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Larry Wayne Hampton, Doris Jean Arnold, and Harold Dean "Bud" Hampton; son-in-law, Thomas Burns. Survived by daughter Jill Burns; stepsons Wes (Holly) and Scott. Johnson; son by love not blood, Mark Chmielewski; sisters, Phyllis Jahn and Nancy (Terry) Breckenridge. Sister in laws, Deloris Hampton and Bud's wife Esther, brother-in-law, Carl Arnold. Grandchildren, Shanna (Mike) Browning, Rikki (Ray) Suen, Lesley Burns, Ashley (Tony) Burdette, Alaina (Jeff) Smith, Jenna (Jesse Wood) Burns, Brittany Hampton, Cheyenne Hampton; Ivy Johnson, Mia Johnson, Zoey Johnson, Lexie Johnson, Scott Johnson Jr. Matthew Johnson, Ryan Johnson. There are 14 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. At Roger's request there are no funeral home services but the family is planning a Celebration of Roger's life at a later date. Condolences to the family are welcome.