WILLIAM COMPTON

1957 - 2015

Feb. 27, 1957 - Sept. 17, 2015 OKLAHOMA William Richard "Rickey" Compton, age 58, slipped away on Sept. 17, 2015, at his home in OKC. Rick was born on Feb. 27, 1957, to Sue Carolyn Jones and William Atlas Compton. Growing up, his closest companions were his grandmother, Anna Mae Jones; and his sister, Vicki. In 1975, Rick joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was stationed in Italy for the majority of his military career. Throughout his life, Rick enjoyed spending time with his three children, including raising his perfect baby girl, Marley. In addition, he loved playing billiards, spending time with his surplus of friends, and being a talented golfer. In his later years, he fell madly in love with his grandchildren and spent his time doting on them. Rick was as hard a worker as there has ever been. He began his career as a heat and air contractor with his stepfather, Bill, owning Air Control Service Co, Inc. since 1984. Rickey worked up until his very last moments. Rick is survived by his stepfather, William Augustus Miller, of OKC; stepmother, Barbara Compton, of Mustang; daughter, Kali DeYager, of Edmond; son, Chip Compton, of OKC; daughter, Marley Compton, of OKC; sisters, Vicki Mihelich and Dana Miller, of OKC; brothers, David Miller, of OKC; Michael and Brian Compton, of Mustang; also, his three grandchildren, Aubri, Tripp, and Charli, of Edmond. Tragically, Rick was preceded in death, literally within minutes, by his newest granddaughter, Harper Dianne Compton, of OKC. He is so painfully missed already. Services to Celebrate his Life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Memorial Park Chapel & Cemetery, 13313 N. Kelley Avenue, OKC, OK 73131. Reception info to be announced at the service. Flowers can be sent to the Chapel through Morrison Floral Company, (405) 789-1622.