Rodney “Rod” W. Hampton, 67, of Sheridan, IL passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1956 in Oak Park, IL the son of William and Marian (Smith) Hampton. He married Linda Neel on June 30, 1991 in Lombard, IL. Rod was a police officer for 38 years with the Collage of DuPage and Somonauk Police Department. Rod loved riding horses doing amateur radio and installing radios for municipalities. He was well known around the communities and was a friend to everyone.
Rod is survived by his two sons, Jason (Michelle) Neel and Dillion Hampton; four grandchildren, Riley, Logan, Oliver and Jack; one sister, Cindy (David) Kerr; numerous extended family and multiple friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Linda.
Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. A celebration of life will be held in the Spring. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to
www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363