DeJohn K. Hampton, was born Nov 4, 1978, in Cruger, Ms., He graduated in 1997 from S.V.Marshall High School in Tchula, Ms.
Mr. Hampton humble upbringing started at an early age while serving at Jerusalem Church of
God in Christ in Greenwood, MS where he built a relationship with many members the seniors
of the church while trying to help everywhere he could. It was only years later where he was
ordained as a Deacon and member of Meeks First Baptist Church which was essential to the
building of the foundation of his life.
After graduating from high school, DeJohn entered into the Mississippi Law Enforcement
Officers Training Academy where he graduated and became a certified law enforcement officer.
DeJohn is currently employed by the Miss Dept. of Public Safety Commercial Transportation
Division as a Troop Commander (Captain) where he has worked for the past 19 years. In 2017 he was appointed as Chief of Police for the Terry Police Dept. and was appointed a second time as Chief for the Crystal Springs Police Dept. Mr. Hampton has also served his community as the Former Vice Chairman of Hinds County Human Resource Agency Board of Directors who is responsible for project head start and senior citizens programs. Mr. Hampton began his masonic journey when he became a member of Thornton Lodge No. 132 an affiliate of the Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge at the age of 18 years old., where he was elected Worshipful Master. During his masonic journey and progression, he made the following accomplishments. He had a love and passion for masonry and was bless by many accomplishments and he owe it all to his lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He is also a graduate of Belhaven University where he graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
DeJohn is married to Mrs. Felisha Hampton and is the father of two children, Tyisha Horton & Emarion Hampton.
Masonic Experience
Past Master Thornton Lodge # 132
Past Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge # 719
Past Patron William Afford Chapter O.E.S.
Past Joshua Queen Esther Court No.117 (HOJ)
Past State Grand Lecturer and Assistant to Grand Master of Masons of Mississippi
Past High Priest of Phillips Chapter # 46- A
Past 5th District Lecturer Holy RAM
Past Grand Lecturer Holy Royal Arch Masons
Past President Melchizedek Order of High Priesthood
Past Deputy for the Southern Alliance HRAM
Past General Grand Conference Grand Master of the 3rd Vail
Past Southern Alliance President for the Southern 9 States
Past Thrice Master of Andrew Stewart Council # 2
Past Eminent Commander of St. John Commandery #2
Past Most Excellent Grand High Priest of M.E. P. H.G.C. of Mississippi
Past Eminent Prior and member of Alabama Priory #14 K.Y.C.H.
Attained the 32° degree as a Member of Jackson Consistory #117
Elevated to the 33° degree and became an honorary member of the United Supreme Council of Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Southern Jurisdiction.
Coroneted as a Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Active Emeritus member of the United Supreme Council 33° Degree of the A.A.S.R. Southern Jurisdiction.
Appointed Chief of Security for the United Supreme Council 33°Degree
Grand Thrice Illustrious Master of the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal Select Masters of Mississippi.
Most Illustrious Commander-in- Chief and Deputy for the Orient of Mississippi who are under the obedience and auspices of the United Supreme Council 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America, Inc., since 1886, headquartered in Memphis, Tn.
Grand Thrice Hampton has served over many houses within the masonic order but he values his love for God and has a passion of devotion and love to serve others. To this date he still lives by the scripture: For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,’ plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
