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Byron C. "Slim" Compton

1926 - 2016

Byron C. "Slim" Compton obituary, 1926-2016, North Richland Hills, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Mount Olivet Chapel

2301 North Sylvania Avenue

Fort Worth, Texas

Byron Compton Obituary

Byron "Slim" C. Compton, 89, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 12:45 p.m. Monday, prior to service. Byron was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Dublin. He was the son and second oldest child of Clyde C. Compton and Alverta Carr Compton. His career was spent at U.S. Cold Storage in Fort Worth where he served as a superintendent until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters, Ruth, Lois, Othelle and Frankie. Survivors: His wife of 68 years, Shirley Moore Compton; daughters, Susan Compton Martin, Debbie Blevins and husband, Randy; sons, Wayne Compton and wife, Diane, Larry Compton and wife, Suzy; daughter, Melissa Muenzberg and husband, Larry; seven grandchildren, Blake Blevins (Lisa), Lindsay Blevins Back (Jason), Hailey Compton Hess (Nathan), B.J. Compton, Courtney Blevins, Kyle Muenzberg (fiancee Bianca), and Cody Muenzberg; and five great-grandchildren, Taylor Blevins, Sarah Back, Jacob Back, Harper Hess and Hope Hess.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 8, 2016.

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Larry Cunningham

January 11, 2016

Larry, Suzy, and family: Julie and I send our prayers and thoughts with all of you with your loss. While we did not know Mr. Compton personally, we know he was a kind and caring man and left a tremendous legacy. We hope you find peace and comfort knowing of the many lives he touched in positive ways. Blessings to you.

Larry and Julie Cunningham

January 11, 2016

I loved visiting Slim. He was an amazing man and my heart hurts. So sorry for your loss. Katie McKee (CNA from Central High School)

Tito Rodriguez

January 11, 2016

Larry,, Suzy, Sue and I are s very sorry for your loss. You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tito & Sue

Debbie Blevins

January 9, 2016

I miss you so much DADDY!!
I Love you with all my heart!!
I know you are enjoying your family in heaven and being pain free. Until we see you again watch over us all. All my Love

Susan Compton-Martin

January 9, 2016

To light the path to your new Heavenly home!! Love you Dad & miss you more each day. Please keep us all covered with your love & protect us.

Jake and Judy Back

January 8, 2016

So glad to have known this man! He was the father, grandfather and great grandfather to wonderful people! Many prayers to all of you as you miss his presence on this earth. Just remember how he is enjoying his heavenly home! God Bless each of you. Jake and Judy Back

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2301 North Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76111

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