Donald Compton

Donald Compton

Donald Compton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 28, 2009.
Donald Raymond Compton CASTLEWOOD, Va. Funeral services for Mr. Donald Raymond Compton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rod Wicker and the Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment will follow in the Hall Cemetery in Rowe, Va. Pallbearers will be Lee Compton, Cody Compton, Dusty Compton, Dale Keene, Richard Keene, Robby Keene, Mark Meade, Jason Dye, Nick Deskins, and Scotty Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Lewis Addison, Arlen Compton, Adam Coleman, Joe Keene, Fred Shortt and Raymond Compton. Mr. Donald Raymond Compton, age 70, formerly of Rowe, Va., passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, in a Bristol Tennessee hospice house.

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January 2, 2010

Sherry Johnson posted to the memorial.

December 28, 2009

judy nisich posted to the memorial.

December 28, 2009

Janie Fleming posted to the memorial.

Sherry Johnson

January 2, 2010

Don will be greatly missed by all he was a great neighbor and friend. My sympathy is with the family and friends. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of need.

judy nisich

December 28, 2009

My sister Geraldine extend our deepest sympathy to all the Compton family. "Duck" was always one of the personalities we fondly remembered when we talked of the growing up years in Rowe. We are so sorry for your loss.

Judy Rowe Nisich

Janie Fleming

December 28, 2009

Gerald, Ferrell, Sammy and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers.

PAM

December 28, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 27, 2009

To the Compton family, We are sorry for your loss, Our thoughts are with all of you during this hard time.

Mark & Beth Johnson

Bobbie Richardson

December 27, 2009

Ferrell and Sharon,Gerald and Angie and the entire Compton Family: Don will be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. May God comfort you now and through the upcoming days.

Jalena Wilson

December 27, 2009

"Duckie" will sure be missed by our family. He felt just like a uncle to me. Our loss is heavens gain. Love you all as my own family, we've laughed together, now we will mourn together. Trusting God will give all of us comfort in this sad time.
Love you all,
Jalena Shortridge Wilson, Randall, KaLeigh, & Kaleb

The Worleys

December 27, 2009

Gerald, Ferrell and families,
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss and sorrow. Just know that Don is now at peace and in no pain.
Scott, Lisa, Casey and Katie Worley

Ed Richardson

December 27, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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