MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Funeral arrangements for Billy L. Hampton were announced.

Visitation will be held on November 23, 2025, from 4p.m. to 6p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home, located at 2308 Sterlington Road, Monroe, 71203.

Funeral services will take place on November 24,2025 at 10:00a.m. at the Mulhearn Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park, located at 623 Highway 80 East, Monroe, LA 71203.

The city says Hampton rose through the department’s ranks, with his service including as:

Driver - May 20, 1973

Deputy Fire Marshal - October 16, 1978

Fire Prevention Chief - February 27, 1985

Fire Chief - December 15, 1995

Hampton served as chief until his retirement on January 31, 1998.

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