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Compton Mahurin Obituary
Orlando, FL - Compton L. Mahurin, age 92, of Orlando, Florida passed away August 13th, 2020.
He was born in Onton, Kentucky. During his early life he lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, Bismark, North Dakota, Hazard, Kentucky, Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Evansville, Indiana. He was a retired Industrial Engineer after 35+ years with the United States Post Office, a farmer, a hunter, a champion marble shooter, basketball H.O.R.S.E. enthusiast, "pro" in bowling, cards and billiards, and joke teller extraordinaire!
He was endearing to many resulting in many nicknames including: Matt (As in Matt Dillon), Fluge, CL, Bubba, UB1, Padre, Poopsy, Herkemer, Leroy, and Si! Si!,
A private family Interment will be held in Onton, Kentucky.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Velma "Jean" Mahurin; his daughter Sharon Kay Mahurin, son Stephen Leslie Mahurin (Jan); his parents, Hubert Leslie and Mildred Luck Mahurin; and three sisters, Huberta Dent, Alice Elder, and Helen Cook.
Compton is survived by his children, Daniel Mahurin (Fran), Rebecca Mahurin, and Angela Mahurin (Darien); and grandchildren, Chris Ayers (Monica), Jennifer Sweeney (Scott), Jonathan Fitzsimmons (Dani), Heather Lively (Jonathan), Robert Fitzsimmons (Ashley), Sara Parr (Matt) and Ashley Miller (Alex); and 16 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and lots of cousins! And grandpup Lilly!
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to First United Methodist Church of Onton, KY. 270-884-7143, 51 Wrightsburg Rd, Sebree, KY 42455.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Lee J Wortman
June 19, 2021
What great memories we have of you Matt! KUDA, You'll be missed!
Weston Thomas
September 22, 2020
My condolences Dan
Larry & Madonna Mahurin
September 21, 2020
Compton was Larry's cousin, and he will be missed. We were email buddies for years. He loved to share family stories and had a great sense of humor. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dan, Rebecca, Angie and their families. We pray for the comforting Peace of the Lord for all who loved him.
Frank Studer
September 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss - Comp was a friend of my dad (Pete Studer). They both worked together at the Post Office in Evansville. I remember visiting in Florida when I was 7 or 8 years old (early 50’s).
Angie Mahurin
September 12, 2020
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