Jesse Compton

Jesse Compton, 79, of Mooreland died Saturday, December 2, 2006 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born September 15, 1927 in Faubush, Kentucky a son of the late Chester and Hattie (Weddle) Compton. He was a machinist for Chrysler Corporation for over 32 years before retiring in 1987. He also cut and sold wood for many years as a side business. He enjoyed hunting with his grandsons, watching NASCAR, Football, and Women’s Basketball. He served in the U.S. Army. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Johnson) Compton whom he married on December 30, 1950; seven children, Barbara Slaven (companion: Richard Lyles) of Rushville, Maxine (husband: Wayne) Moss of Danville, VA, John (wife: Karen) Compton of Straughn, Judy (husband: Ross) Halstead, Diane (husband: Junior) Thompson, Tim Compton, and Janet Stearns all of Mooreland; 18 grandchildren, Sherry (husband: Brent) Hammond, Sally Burris, Jeffrey Compton, Jesse Compton, Julie (husband: Jay) Clapp, Craig (wife: Kim) Swoveland, Kristi (husband: Jarod) Mosier, Justin Stearns, Wendy Adkins, Josie Compton, Alicia (husband: Chris) Smoak, Keegan Compton, Angela Thompson, Jennifer Thompson, Doug Thompson, Jason (wife: Brandi) Burton, Cody (wife: Beth) Burton, and Valerie Atchley; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lela Boone of Dearborn, MI and Christine (husband: John) Smith of Grand Prairie, TX; a brother, Wilford (wife: Helen) Compton of Hoopeston, IL and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Compton; three brothers, Arthur, Huey, and Willie Compton; and two sisters, Ann Brown and Beatrice Compton Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2006 in Sproles Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Mooreland Cemetery with military honors provided by a contingent from the American Legion and VFW. Friends may call from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. You may send a personal condolence to the family at www.sprolesfamilycares.com.

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Jesse Compton

September 15, 1927 - December 2, 2006