William Brown Compton Sr.
William Brown Compton Sr.
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William "Sleepy" Compton, Sr., 81, of Hanahan, SC, widower of Mildred "Cubbie" Cooper Compton, died peacefully in his sleep Wednesday morning, March 2, 2011.
A funeral service will be held Friday, March 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the graveside in Carolina Memorial Park.
Mr. Compton was born October 15, 1929 in Anderson, SC the son of Frank S. Compton and Annie J. Brown Compton.
Sleepy was a retired pipefitter and a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local # 421. He was a quiet and gentle man who appreciated the simple things in life. He was a hard working, loyal, father and grandfather who enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by: one son: William B. "Billy" Compton, Jr. and his wife Kava of Johns Island, SC; four daughters: Amber Keys and her husband Barry of Rutherfordton, NC, Chrystal Hawkins and her husband Michael of Charleston, SC, Tracy Norris and her husband Fred of Sullivan's Island, SC and Tara Compton of Folly Beach, SC; one brother Major Compton of Hanahan, SC; two sisters: Frankie Lysaught of Virginia Beach, VA and Linda Maynard of Pooler, GA; and seven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "The Dream Center", 2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
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Marcie & Sammie Douan
February 24, 2026
Sleepy, still in our hearts & thoughts everyday.
Marcie, Sammie & friends
Sammie Douan
February 24, 2025
Sleepy, We, miss you more & more every day, it never gets any better.
Sammie Douan & Friends
A. Livingston
February 25, 2024
I know you, Cubbie and Ed and Joyce Livingston are still shagging in heaven! Keep the Folly Beach sand in those shoes.
I miss Ya'll every day.
Sammie Douan
February 25, 2024
Sleepy, We, miss you every day.
Sammie Douan & Friends
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Sammie Douan
February 24, 2023
Sleepy, you & Ed together Racing in Heaven, it'll never be the same again.
AJ Livingston
February 24, 2023
I hope Sleepy, Cubby and My mom and Dad
Ed and Joyce Livingston are all shagging at the pier with sand in their shoes! I miss them all.
Heaven will never be same!
Edward Livingston
February 25, 2021
Just looking at pictures a few days ago...You and Cubby with a lot of our friends.. keep the sand in your shagging shoes ! Your lifelong friend. Ed
Sammie Douan
February 25, 2020
In my thoughts always.
Sammie Douan
February 24, 2019
Not many days pass without thoughts of SLEEPY, he is still a guiding light in many of my actions.
" What would have SLEEPY done ".
Sammie & Marcie Douan
March 28, 2011
I cannot remember a time that i did not know about Sleepy Compton, from my youth in Windsor Place to my adult years, he was and is my unspoken idol. He always excelled at everything he attempted, He Was Simply The Best Of The Best. Rest In Peace Sleepy.
Michael Mouzon
March 8, 2011
Dearest Amber,
I am so very sorry for the passing of your father. Know that you, Tracy, Chrystal, Tara and Billy are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace to you all.
Debbie & Jim Joy
March 6, 2011
Dear Amber and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lonnie sent the notice to my facebook - if you have an account, I would love to add you as a friend (again)!
Take care and Keep the Faith!
Debbie (Kennedy) Joy CHS 75
Jeff and Teresa McDaniel
March 4, 2011
Amber,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and Teresa McDaniel
Jeff and Teresa McDaniel
March 4, 2011
Amber,
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that we are thinking and praying for you and your family.
March 4, 2011
Major,
I am so sorry to hear about Sleepy passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Lloyd Edwards
March 4, 2011
TARA, TRACY AND FAMILY, WITH DEEPEST AFFECTION SHELBY AND I WANT ALL OF YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND LOVE YOU. YOUR FATHER IS WITH CUBBIE TODAY REJOICING TOGETHER IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST FOR ETERNITY. WHAT A BLESSED HERITAGE ALL OF YOU CHILDREN HAVE BECAUSE OF YOUR PARENTS FAITH. YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED WITH A HOLY BLESSING FROM ABOVE. OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU. SENT WITH DEEP, WARM LOVE, LINDA AND SHELBY BLANKENSHIP, MT PLEASANT, SC
Susan and Sam Altman
March 4, 2011
Tracy,
Sam and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Michael S. Jones
March 3, 2011
Tracy, the Lord has called him home. he has had a long wonderful life and I just know he is Happy out there completing his journey to Heaven. he together with your Mother have raised you and your Sisters and Brother strong . the Lord Gives and takes and in time grief visits us but Death is not Death only a new beginning for the Soul is infinite and everlasting.
Jeff Adams
March 3, 2011
Billy and Tara,
On behalf of my family, we're so sad to hear of your Dad's passing. We love you and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Shawn Jones
March 3, 2011
Tara,Amber,Chrystal and Billy,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Daddy. Our love and prayers are with yall during this very difficult time. My our gracious God embrace yall the comfort and peace. We Love Yall always.
Love ya
Shawn and Anna Marie Jones
Marilyn Coulter
March 3, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during your time of grief.
March 3, 2011
Amber,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Daddy. Please feel our love and hugs. Our prayers are that God will give you what you need today and in the days to come. Our love to Barry,Baxter and Hayley. Comfort and peace to you.
Love Cecil & Myra
Ed Coulter
March 3, 2011
Deepest sympathy to the entire family.
March 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief.
Cindy Ricther Ferguson and Darlene Richter Roberts.
March 3, 2011
Amber
Know how much you and your family are in my prayers during this time.
Love, hugs, and prayers
Desi Harris, Forest City NC
March 3, 2011
Uncle Sleepy always knew where the best oyster eating locations were on the outer islands of Charleston and how to build a rodster back in the 50s. These are some of my fondest memories and his spirt will always be with me. God bless and much gratitute to our family. Claudia Lysaght Ashton (Bluemont, VA)
Becky Spencer
March 3, 2011
Amber,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Daddy's death. I know your hurt is very deep. You are loved and my prayers will be with you now and the days ahead. Please give my love to Baxter,Haley and Barry.
Becky
Pam Cosmopoulos
March 3, 2011
Ms Amber,
I am truly sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Pam Cosmopoulos (Myers)
Cheryl Lee
March 3, 2011
Just want to let you know sending prayers to all the Comptons great memories of your family growing up,, and your Dad was just a special person,, hold on to your memories and it will see you through this difficult time,, Love Cheryl Lee (chicora)
Mayor Blackwell and City Council
March 3, 2011
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your love one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Jeff Chandler, Michael Sally, Dan Owens, Joel Hodges, Mike Dyson,and Kevin Cox
Barry Jennings
March 3, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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