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Gary Compton Obituary

Compton Gary Reed Compton, Calabash, N. C., formerly of Columbus, Ohio, Gary died March 10, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. Born August 11, 1944 and preceded in death by his parents Ernest F. Compton and Dorothy Compton Decker. Survived by his wife and love of his life, Sandra Staats Compton of Calabash; sister, B.J. (Carl) Fulton of Huntsville, Ohio; children, Christy (Dave) Mayo of Columbia, S.C., Cory (Ashley) Compton of Thomasville, N.C., Michael (Libby) Compton of Thurston, Ohio, A.J. Compton and Felicia Millagan of Ocean Isle, N.C., and Courtney Compton of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren and numerous cousins, and friends. Graduate of Eastmoor HS, Class of '62, and attended The Ohio State Universtiy, 1962-63. He was self employed. Visit the family's memorial for Gary at: http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/GaryCompton/Homepage.aspx to sign the guest book. In lieu of flowers, condolences may be sent to 293 Sweet Gum Ct., Calabash, N.C. 28467.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2014.

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Bobbie Kutasy

March 15, 2014

Sandy, I am so sorry. Love and prayers.

Dave Adams

March 14, 2014

Gary Comptonhad his nickname on his 1953 Plymouth it was ( Little Caesar). Gari and I spent a lot of time in that old car cruising around the east side of Columbus. He was a great friend and a great Father who really loved his family,he will be missed by a lot of people.May God Rest His Soul!

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March 13, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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