Photo courtesy of Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Roanoke
Roanoke, Virginia
Sep 29, 1957 – Sep 21, 2020 (Age 62)
Sunset on the life of Maurice D. Compton was September 21st 2020. Maurice was the son of the late Maurice E. Compton and Henrietta W Compton. He was born September 29th 1957.
Maurice was a 1975 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He was a member of the 1973 state championship football team. Maurice also attended Saint Paul College where he played football and ran track. After college he joined the US Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father Maurice E. Compton and mother Henrietta W. Compton, stepson Muhammad Shabazz and close friend Anthony "Tony" Bonds.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 20 years Regina Compton, his children Sherrelle Compton, Lucretia Holland, Conrad Blue; stepchildren Renada Crawford, Matasha Crawford, and Aminah (Maurice) Jordan; sisters Chiquita R. Compton of Richmond Va., Virginia (Larry) Smith of Roanoke Va., brother Kerry (Marilyn) Compton of Roanoke Va., nephews Jermaine (Eve) Compton of Texas and Daryl Compton of Georga, niece Ann Compton of Georgia, and a host of family and friends.
A PRIVATE service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 1:00PM at Serenity. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park.
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I just learned of Maurice's passing and I would like to extend my condolences to his family. He and I were classmates at Saint Paul's College. May he rest in peace!
Rosalyn Davis
December 31, 2021 | Lynchburg, VA | Classmate
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Conrad Buie
September 29, 2020 | Raleigh, NC | Son
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Trudy Jackson
September 28, 2020 | Greensboro, NC | Classmate
My condolences to the Compton family ..I was sadden to hear the sad news of your loved one..May God comfort your family with this assurance'" Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning ""We will miss him..The Walker family from LTP..
Kenneth B Walker
September 28, 2020 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
Your family have my condolences.
Debra Holland
September 28, 2020 | Salem, VA | Friend
Sorry for your lost Kerry . I sending up prayers of comfort for your family.
Carrol Goffigan
September 27, 2020 | Roanoke, VA
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND THE SWEETEST PERSON SORRY TO THE FAMILY YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED LTP4LIFE R.I.H.P. FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR IN LTP.
Sharon Jefferson
September 26, 2020 | Roanoke, VA | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Melinda and Robert Sullivan
September 26, 2020 | Roanoke, VA | Acquaintance
Sending prayers and thoughts to you and your family at the this time of your loss.
Janice and Bobby Anderson
September 26, 2020 | Jacksonville, FL | Family