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Richard Compton Obituary
It is with great sorrow, the Compton family announces the passing of Richard Dean Compton, 70, of Ridgeway, Virginia on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Richard was a loving husband, father, papa, brother and friend to those who knew him. He was a successful self made businessman. He excelled in every challenge that was presented to him in life. He started out in the convenience store business managing Hop-In. As his talents were shown, he moved on to become the Vice President of Operations for Speedway Centers. In 2003, Richard and his wife took on a new venture and became owners of the Village Market in Bassett, Va. He took his passion and turned it into a successful business dedicated to serving customers within the community. Richard worked extremely hard to value the employees that worked for him.
In his early years, Richard enjoyed playing golf, riding motorcycles with his love, spending time at the lake and swimming in the pool with his family. In his later years, as his health and mobility restricted him, he found joy in spending time with his family at home and watching the action on television. As an avid sports fan, his weekends were full of various sports games. Every game day, he was known for wearing an Alabama Crimson Tide shirt to represent his favorite team. Richard battled through numerous obstacles to be present as long as he could to spend time with his loved ones. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Lois Compton; his daughter, Krystle Compton; sister, Mary Katherine Compton; and many beloved pets. He is survived by his loving wife, Terri; son, Chris(Amanda) Compton of Bassett, Va. and daughter, Candice Compton of Yorktown, Va.; his beloved grandchildren, Jackson, Justice and Jaylen; his brother, David (Cindy) Compton; niece, Lauren (Robert) Jones and nephew, John Michael (Kristie) Compton.
Roll Tide!!!
Visitation will be held at Bassett Funeral Service on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside service where family and friends are welcome will be at Mountain View Cemetery on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. Chad Hall will serve as the officiant. His family is requesting to honor him by wearing your favorite Sports, Racing, or TV Show apparel to the visitation and/or service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
Memories and Condolences
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KEVIN BREMBY
March 27, 2024
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on your one year anniversary of your love one. May God bless you all and provide you with some comfort during this diffecult time.
Duane & Vicki Grogan
April 6, 2023
Keeping Amanda, Chris and Jackson in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.
Love you ,
Duane & Vicki Grogan
maxine chaney
April 5, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Priestley
April 5, 2023
I have many fond childhood memories of visiting uncle Rick & aunt Terri at their home overlooking the speedway. The Compton house was always a light & fun place to be. Rick was always cooking in the kitchen or standing over the grill. As a kid what could be better than the pool table downstairs covered in food & family gathering. Thanks uncle Rick for loving my aunt Terri.
Carolyn Koger
April 5, 2023
Our sympathy to Chris, Amanda, Jackson and entire family and friends in your loss. May God comfort you during this sad time. Robert and Carolyn Koger, Martinsville, Va
Jordan Oldham
April 5, 2023
Chris and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Rick's sweet smile when he would come by the bank.
He will truly be missed.
May God be with you and your family now and the days ahead.
I pray for comfort, love and peace.
Darlene Earles
April 4, 2023
So sorry for the family. I worked P/T at Speedway in Collinsville and Martinsville and he was such a good person when he came into the store. I know he will be greatly missed.
Dwayne Williams
April 4, 2023
Chris and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Richard was great guy and great business owner. I enjoyed working with him throughout my years at Hutchens Rentz-Eden. From everyone at Hutchens Rentz-Eden, we give you and your family our deepest condelences and prayers during this time. -DW
Jerry Minter
April 4, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerry Minter
April 4, 2023
Sorry to hear of your loss of Ricky
He was a great guy
He and my brother Kenny Minter were great friends
May God be with you during this time
Barbara and Jerry Minter
Doogie and Debra Wade
April 4, 2023
This we know Big Rick certainly made the best with his "Dash"
We know everyone is heartbroken over his passing.
My all the good memories help you each daily get through the tough days without his earthly presence.
The Ricky stories go along way and if you need to laugh Laugh, if you need to cry, Cry. May the memories help you through the tough days ahead
Gone it not Forgotten
Roll Tide Roll
Sincere condolences
Doogie, Debra and Thad Wade
Peter Harris
April 4, 2023
Terri and the entire Compton family, we are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Pete and Willie Mae Harris
Becky Prillaman-Dunaway
April 4, 2023
My sympathy to the family. Richard was kind and fair to his employees. Great to work for and helpful if you had a problem. Fun to be around. A good man❤
Guy & Cathy Hylton
April 4, 2023
Our Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family..
Jessica Nigh
April 4, 2023
Candy, Chris, Amanda, and Family,
I was so saddened to hear about your tremendous loss. I always remember your dad smiling every time I saw him! He was so proud of you all and he loved those sweet grand babies more than anything in the world. (& would do anything for you all or them. My prayer is that your memories would bring you comfort, peace, and joy. Grief is tricky, but where there is great grief; there was great love!
Thinking of you all and remembering you in my prayers.
Fondly,
Jessica “Young” Nigh
Wayne and Kathy Handy
April 3, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to your family.
Tommy Haynes
April 3, 2023
Sending prayers to the family.
Amands Compton
April 3, 2023
Your grandson is a daily reminder of you. Your brown eyes, your mischievous smile, your tongue sticking out when you are working on something, your quick wit. Every day I can see you in him. Miss you Papa.
michael minter
April 3, 2023
To the family I am so sorry for your loss. We became friends when we started first grade at Joesph Martin elementary school. He always was making everyone laugh at school. He will be missed greatly by family and friends.
DEBORAH M WELLS
April 3, 2023
David, I am so sorry for your loss of Ricky. He was such a wonderful character throughout his life. He always everyone around him laugh and feel elevated by his presence. He was a wonderful person, and I am proud to have known him and call him my friend.
Zoey Oliver
April 2, 2023
Richard, my boss man of 31 years, gave me the nickname TAMO. I loved hearing . Mornin’ TAMO.He was an amazing person. Will miss him
Immensely.
Melinda Morris
April 2, 2023
Grief is hard. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Praying for y’all’s peace.
Sheila K Vipperman
April 2, 2023
My heart breaks for all of you. I miss him already. God bless all of you. Love you,
Sheila
Martha Sowdon Cooper
April 2, 2023
David,
So sorry to learn that Ricky has passed. I have lots of great memories of our friendship and those we both knew. May peace and grace embrace you during this time of sorrow. Martha Sowdon Cooper
Alysa Harman
April 2, 2023
My heart is broken for the entire Compton family. Richard was a wonderful, kind soul. He was loved by anyone who knew him. He will truly be missed. Much love to all.
Valary Fleming Lejman
April 2, 2023
David, please accept my condolences on the loss of your brother Rick. Growing up as neighbors and schoolfriends, he was smart and fun, beating me at Monopoly. Prayers for you during this sad time.
John wilkens
April 2, 2023
An icon among his comrads RIP Ricky
Joan Joyce
April 2, 2023
David and family
I am so sorry Ricky was so jolly and kind
Childhood friends and church friends forever
I know everyone that knew Ricky loved him
May you find peace ammlnd comfort in your precious memories
Dru Rothrock
April 2, 2023
David, Prayers and condolences to you and your family.
"Carburetor" will be missed
Roll Tide Roll
Dru
Ted Kuczinski
April 1, 2023
David I am sorry for your loss may the Lord comfort your family during this of grief.
Jimmy and Diane Bousman
April 1, 2023
Love and prayers to the family . Richard will be missed there is a hole in all our hearts. Truly blessed to have known him.
Jeff Ray
April 1, 2023
Sorry for your loss
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