Maurice "Pete" Hamp

Maurice "Pete" Hamp, 75, affordable housing advocate, of Chicago’s Graceland West neighborhood, passed away December 27, 2024. Former President and Professional Representative who also sat on the Board of Directors for Voice of the People of Uptown.

After 27 years he retired as an Employment Specialist at EZRA Multi -Service Center, an offshoot program of Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago. Born and raised in a home of nine siblings in Tunica, Mississippi, Maurice graduated from Rosa Fort High School. He attended the University of Mississippi where he played the clarinet in the college band and studied accounting and broadcasting. It was here where he met his beloved wife Myra. The couple married and skipped out of Mississippi for Chicago where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management from North Park University.

Maurice will be remembered for his LOVE of singing-- he sang all the time! Beloved husband of 52 years to Myra. Devoted father of Myja, Marlon, and Marcus (Kelly Powers-Hamp). Proud grandfather of Eli Thelonious Hamp.

Brother of Dorothy (Zeno), Debra, Larry (Eugenia), Lamar, Ted, Ricky (Sandra), and Philistia.

Preceded in death by his brother Johnny and parents Willie and Rose (nee McKnight) Hamp. Visitation Saturday, January 4th from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at Lakeview Funeral Home 1458 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657. Service at 2:00PM, Repass from 2:30PM until 3:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to The American Heart Association: www.heart.org. Arrangements by Inclusive Funeral Care, 773-318-1305 or www.InclusiveFuneralCare.com.