Stuart Lee Compton

LARNED - Compton, Stuart Lee, 88, of Alma, formerly of Larned, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center-Gratiot. Stuart was born April, 8, 1924 in Larned, Kansas the son of Thorn and Ruby (Mills) Compton. He was a 1942 graduate of Larned High School and went on to serve his country in the Army during WWII from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1945. While in the Army he drove a truck in the Red Ball Express, delivering troops and supplies to their specific destinations. In civilian life he worked for many years for Consolidated Freight. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Kansas American Legion, VFW and the Alma Elks Lodge, where he enjoyed spending time visiting with friends the past four years. He is survived by three children, Bill (Laura) Compton of Alma, Michigan, Deborah (Keith) McMurtrey of Nampa, Idaho and Jim (Judi) Compton of Boynton Beach, Florida, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, a brother, Joseph (Helena) Compton and a sister-in-law, Jane Compton of Wichita, Kansas. Stuart was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Duane. Graveside services will 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Larned Cemetery, Larned with the Rev. Bethann Black presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday all at the Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Military graveside rites will be provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com