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ORVILLE COMPTON
LIMA — Orville "Butch" Compton, 72, of Lima, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 5:47 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at The Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on October 24, 1942 in Bowling Green, OH to Richard and Mary (Rhodes) Compton, who both preceded him in death. On October 9, 1965, he married Phyllis A. Johnson, who preceded him in death on April 21, 2011.
Butch was a member of the Eagle's Aerie 370 and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, camping and bowling. He loved family gatherings and his number one priority was his family. He was loved by all and will be sadly missed.
Surviving are his four sons Darren E. Compton, Orville E. Compton, Jr., Nickolas Compton and Christopher Compton all of Lima; his four daughters , Missy (Ed) Carpenter of Lima, Susan (Carl) Stephens of Lima, Angela (Carl) Miller of Ft. Jennings and Tonia (Guylin) Jones of Lima; his seventeen grandchildren; his eight great-grandchildren; his nine sisters Karen (Danny) Wireman, Bonnie Stauffer, Doris (Tim) Stevenson, Tina (Marcus) Lori, Judy (Marion) Bowers, Gladys (Gus) Lawrence, Donna Overholser, Betty Holbrook and Dixie Hahn; his two brothers Joe and Jerry Compton.
He was preceded in death by a grandson Guylin S. Jones, Jr.; his two brothers Bob and Francis Compton.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES EASTSIDE CHAPEL.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 26, 2015 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES EASTSIDE CHAPEL.
Interment will be in Ward Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Vicki Hahn-Foust
January 30, 2015
Aunt Dixie, I am sorry for your family's loss. I think of you all often.
January 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Heather & I tried to come to the funeral home but the roads were too bad and we turned around and came home. 4pm. We loved Butch and he will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. This comes from all our family -- Ann Compton, Rich & America with their family, Ginny Longbrake & Dave with their family, Bobby & Angie Compton with their family. also Heather & Jason Witten with their family. WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Barb Burden
January 25, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
cheryl melvin
January 25, 2015
"Butch"> you were a great neighbor and a good friend, you will be missed.. "Family">
my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time, may it bring you some peace to know that he is with your mom
January 24, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your father, brother, uncle, grandfather. A good man. Prayers for your family.
Sharon Ogle (Mulberry, Fl.)
Katie jones
January 24, 2015
So very sorry for your loss to all the kids,RIP with your beautiful wife
January 24, 2015
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY GOD BLESS TO ALL,ANDY & LOIS VASQUEZ
sheila springer
January 24, 2015
To the Compton Family my heart goes out to your family I will keep you all in my PRAYERS And THOUGHT's RIH Orville
shelly gayheart
January 24, 2015
My sympathies to the family. God embrace you all during this difficult time.
Donna Overholser
January 24, 2015
You will be missed my brother, love you
Gene Harkness
January 24, 2015
A good man ! Sorry !
charlie nichols-augsburger
January 24, 2015
So sorry for your family's loss
Tonya Bradford
January 24, 2015
Many prayers for the family and friends.
Deb Woods
January 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss!
Mike Melvin
January 24, 2015
you were a "Good ole boy". Rest in Peace my friend!
Ritchie Nichols
January 23, 2015
Thinking of you all and sending prayers.
becky tippie
January 23, 2015
u will be missed rest in peace
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