Edward F. Hampton Jr.De SotoEdward Floyd Hampton Jr., 73, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017, at McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at McLaren's followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery. Ed was born on January 4, 1944 in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines in 1962, attended NWMSU and Grandview. Ed married the love of his life, Cindy Hagemann, on March 12, 1966 and shared 50 wonderful years together. He was a former mayor of De Soto, IA and worked for Stanley-Bostitch for 25 years. Ed is survived by his wife, Cindy; children, Jennifer of West Des Moines, Nicole of West Des Moines and Jacqueline (Joseph) Steciw of Cedar Rapids; his very special granddaughter, Haley Olivia Hampton; step-grandchildren, Casey, Haley, and Cade Steciw; brothers, Thompson and Matthew; four nieces and two nephews; also dog son, Beau; and granddogs, Levi and Grant.He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward F. and Mable M. Hampton; sister, Myra Athy; and nephew, Brian Athy.Ed's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Mercy Hospice in Johnston. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to City of De Soto's 150th Celebration (Earlham Savings Bank, 705 Guthrie, De Soto, IA 50069), Mercy Hospice, or .