David-Compton-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home

David Russell Compton

New Orleans, Louisiana

Dec 16, 1950 – Mar 13, 2012

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BORN
December 16, 1950
DIED
March 13, 2012
LOCATION
New Orleans, Louisiana

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David Russell Compton entered eternal rest on March 13, 2012, of accidental injuries, age 61. A long-time resident of New Orleans, he was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on December 16, 1950, the son of the late CAPT Raymond Compton, USN and the late Elsie Ruth Hall Compton. Mr. Compton's...

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A truly devoted friend,
Peace Brother.

we here at pigeonhole mini storage are very sorry to here about davids death.
we was a very nice person, and his death is a loss to our community.............

walt jackson/ general manager / pigeonhole mini storage

WE WILL MISS YOU DAVID....................................
OUR LOSS YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON.............WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HERE THE NEWS OF YOU DEATH....

WALT JACKSON/ GENERAL MANAGER PIGEONHOLE MINI STORAGE

I took some notable photos of David over 30 years ago that are likely rediscoverable. If the family would like me to try, feel free to contact me.
Meanwhile, here are some prose snapshots of him from the same period:
David's journey thru this world was not of the longest duration and saw an abrupt departure, but what a varied and interesting trip! He could climb a tree faster than Johnny Weissmuller, and he was also an artist with cut wood. He and his mentor at Custom Milled...

Laura and Robbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. David was a good man.

With sympathy and respect,
Denise Jones

"Common Sense is genius dressed in its working clothes"- Ralph Waldo Emerson American poet/author 1803-1882

Laura,
I was sad to hear of David's passing. I know you will miss him!

My sympathies to the family. David's prospective was always an entertaining source of wit and humor; and his competitiveness was both respected and formidable.

Raymond:
Sorry for your loss. We will be praying.

Robby Kay and Family