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Philip Compton Obituary

Name: Visitation for Philip Compton
Start: 2025-01-24T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-24T17:00:00.000Z
Location: First United Methodist Church

BLUFFTON -- Philip Walter Compton, age 82, of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 8, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Olivia (Crickenburger) Compton. On August 1, 1964 Philip married LaDonna G. Shively and she survives in Bluffton.

Also surviving are his daughter, LeAnn (Raymond) Pryor of Ada; two grandchildren: Kelsey (Brendan) Tisher and Kyle (Raina) Zimmerly; great grandchildren: Isla and Brewer; brother, Ralph (Patti) Compton; a sister, Carol (Wayne) Spangler; and a bonus sister, Jaci (Joel) Cox.

Philip retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada where he was a professor. He was a member of the Ada First United Methodist Church. Philip served as the former pastor for Rhinehart United Methodist Church and the chaplain for the Ada Liberty Fire Department. He was a co-founder of the West Ohio Food Bank and Table One Restaurant. Philip was very involved with his community and was a Jefferson Award Recipient for voluntary service.

A memorial service will begin at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church, 301 North Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810 with Rev. Brandi Rigsby officiating.

Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, January 24th at the First United Methodist Church, 301 North Main Street, Ada, Ohio 45810.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Ohio Food Bank and/or the Mennonite Memorial Homes Benevolent Aid Fund. Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada.

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Published by The Lima News from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Compton

18 Entries

Bryson Family - Chicago

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Dale Goist

January 21, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I was glad to have worked Philip as Chaplain's with OFFC.

Michael Loughlin

January 21, 2025

I first met Phil in 1988 when I started teaching at ONU. He was always friendly and upbeat. When he left ONU, I wondered why. A few years ago I ran into Phil, once when he was officiating at a faculty funeral for Kristo Boyadzhiev. We reconnected then and soon became frequent correspondents on Facebook. Phil was always thoughful, friendly, and funny even amidst his failing health. He will be missed, but I am very thankful that our paths crossed however intermittently.

Les Thede

January 13, 2025

Phil was a friend to all, and I was lucky enough to share some good times with him and other friends. My sympathy to Ladonna and family. RIP Phil!

Phyllis Bixler

January 13, 2025

I have been a neighbor of Phil and LaDonna for only a few years but enough to learn what wonderful people they are, not least for their concern for other people. I am so admiring of the grace with which they both handled Phil's illness and last days.

Betsy Gifford

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Dave Harsh

January 6, 2025

RIP - Phil

Linda Stafford

January 5, 2025

I was sorry to hear about Phil. As a fellow pastor our pathes crossed many times and I always found Phil to be capable and caring. I hope you have many good memories of him.---Reverend Linda Stafford

Robert Bowermaster

January 5, 2025

Such a wonderful man.

Mila Schwabero

January 4, 2025

I met Phil when we traveled to Alaska. He became a fast friend. Over the years, we enjoyed the memories that were made. Peace, comfort, and strength be granted to your family.

Tom Williams

January 4, 2025

He was genuinely a great man and I was truly blessed to be a small part of his life.

Lauren Lobenhofer

January 3, 2025

Growing up at Ada First UMC, Phil was one of the grown-ups I most enjoyed seeing at Sunday worship. He asked questions about what I was up to and genuinely listened to my answers. When I started out in ministry he gave me some of the first books for my pastoral library—books I still use today. He was a blessing in so many ways.

Ernetta Gilroy

January 3, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort

Ken Collins

January 3, 2025

Rest in peace, Phil. Comfort for the family.

Suzanne Morrison

January 3, 2025

Phil Compton was one of the first faculty members I met in Ada when I visited there in May of 1994 to look for housing. The place he recommended ended up being my home for seven years. He was consistently kind, positive, and interesting. His wife LaDonna was equally appealing. She and Phil represent some of my happier moments at ONU.

Don and Elaine Brubaker

January 3, 2025

We have so many memories of Phil going back to the days when Don and Phil taught in the Psyc., Soc., and Social Work Department at Ohio Northern University and we both attended Ada First Methodist Church but continuing even after we returned to Pennsylvania. He led by example and we learned a lot from him.

Dena Langdon (aka Benson)

January 3, 2025

He accomplished so much in service to those in need. He is a role model to younger people. He will be missed

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