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Carl D. Compton, of Tavares, Fla., passed away Jan. 28, 2014. He was 84 years of age.
Carl was born in Floyd County, the son of Thomas and Bessie Compton, who proceeded him in death along with nine other siblings.
He is survived by a brother, John Compton, of Ypsilanti, Mich.; his wife, Rosemary Compton, of Tavares, Fla.; a son, Dr. Brett Compton and his wife, Lynn; two grandchildren, Dave Compton and Dr. Brent Compton along with their wives, Kimberly and Ashley, and a great grandchild, Devin Compton, all of Lady Lake, Fla.
Carl spent much of his life as a businessman in Ypsilanti. He owned and operated Carl's Vending Service, Carl's Standard service station, and Carl's Outlet Shoes. He was a hard worker even after he retired to Florida in 1983. Carl was above all a family man and he was very supportive and proud of all of their accomplishments. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at Hamlin Hilbish Funeral Home, in Eustis, Fla., at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4.
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C W
February 8, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will bring you comfort and help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. “Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.” Psalm 68:19
February 6, 2014
It was a gift to know Carl He was a good person to work with he will be missed by everyone who knew him Delbert Davis Sevierville Tn
Jim & Shelby Reed
February 5, 2014
Condolences to the Family from friends at Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, KY
Justina and Brian Phillips
February 5, 2014
He was a wonderful person. So glad we had the chance to get to know him over the last 8 years. God be with the family. He will be missed.
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jim snyder
February 3, 2014
a great man and great family will be missed by all who knew him
Luke Dannemiller
February 1, 2014
What a classy guy Carl was. My condolences.
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