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BRIDGETTE MCKIE
October 5, 2012
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO MRS. COMPTON AND FAMILY . I WISH YOU WELL .MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU STRONG .
Starnell Wilkes Gehl
October 2, 2012
He was one of a kind......Mr. C. Was the kind of teacher that you hope everyone can have. He touched so many lives..... Thoughts and prayers to Mrs. C and family during this difficult time.
Amy Perry Price
October 2, 2012
Mr. Compton was an amazing teacher! His excitement for teaching and energy in the classroom was second to none. He will be missed!
Liz Sakarcan
September 28, 2012
Mr. Compton was a wonderful teacher to both of my children at Dent's TLC. They loved him. He exhibited teaching of the highest caliber, just as he did in caring for his students with his humanity, humor and overall kindness. We know he loved life and his family. What a life well-lived to have impacted so many families and students in this way. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Eren Sakarcan
September 28, 2012
Mr. Compton was the first real science teacher I had, and he taught me so much my first year of middle school. Having someone like Mr. Compton as a teacher was the best foundation for science a student could ask.
Amy Dunovant
September 28, 2012
Mr. Compton taught me at St. Joseph's years ago. He always had a smile on his face and really seemed to love teaching. He taught my brother as well, and just a few weeks ago we were talking about Mr. Compton and how much we enjoyed his science classes. My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
Beryl Arbaugh
September 28, 2012
Prayers are with you now and in the difficult days ahead.
Claudia Tronco Baker
September 28, 2012
Mr. Compton ("Mr. C") was an amazing influence in my life. He made learning fun and made each student feel important. He was everything a teacher should be and I will never forget him! The students at St. Joseph's were blessed to have had him in our lives. He truly earned his wings, as he was one of a kind!
My prayers are with the family.
Claudia Baker (St. Joseph's Class of 1988)
September 27, 2012
Sam,this is the saddest thing. My prayers go with you and Chris and Brooke. Such a fine and good man.i wish he could have stayed with us longer.......... lou
Frank Hays
September 27, 2012
Sam...both Jo and I are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Beryl Arbaugh
September 26, 2012
June, I doubt you will remember me but my Aunt Ruby was a best friend to your Mom. When Aunt Ruby would visit us in New Ellenton we would come to your house in Aiken. I graduated in 1968, and my maiden name was Bouknight..All of us girls in New Ellenton had crushes on Ernie. Please know how very sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
Amber Reed
September 26, 2012
Mr. Compton truly is a legendary teacher. It's people like him who have inspired me to be a teacher when I am older! I'm praying for his family and everyone else who misses him.
Chris Benitez
September 26, 2012
Mr. C had a tremendous impact on my life when I was a student at St. Joseph. I will always remember him as a great teacher and a great man.
Maya E
September 26, 2012
Mr. C was one of the best teachers I have ever had. He made science, one of my least favorite subjects, fun and interesting so I didn't even realize I was learning. TLC was so much better because of him. He will be sincerely missed.
Elizabeth Meetze
September 26, 2012
OUR HEARTS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. MR. COMPTON WAS TRULY ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS!! HE MADE LEARNING FUN WHILE I WAS A STUDENT AT ST. JOSEPH'S. HIS SMILE WOULD LIGHT UP THE ROOM AND HIS CARING PERSONALITY ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL LIKE HE TRULY LOVED ALL OF US (STUDENTS) AND THAT HE WAS NOT JUST A TEACHER BUT A FRIEND.HE MADE LEARNING FUN. I AM A BETTER PERSON BECAUSE OF HIM AND I AM BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. HE WILL BE MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. WE LOVE YOU "MR. ERNIE" !!
SINCERELY,
ELIZABETH GOODWIN MEETZE
Kelley Sturkie - Helms
September 26, 2012
Mr. Compton was my favorite teacher growing up at St. Joseph's! Later he became my children's teacher at Dent Middle School. He easily was one of the most caring, understanding and kindest teacher and friend. I will truly miss him. My deepest condolences go out to his wife, children and grandchildren. May you all know the suffering we share with you now is difficult but we will all be reunited with him through the grace of God.
Kallie Mingay
September 26, 2012
Such an inspiration and a wonderful teacher! Praying for the Compton family. Mr. Compton, you will always be my most favorite green jello alien!
"I may be weak, but Your Spirit's strong in me, my flesh may fail, but my God You never will..."
Jordan Kinard
September 26, 2012
Mr. Compton was one of my favorite teachers. Although this is a sad time, at least he is no longer in pain. The family is in my prayers. God is watching over you all.
Choe Family
September 26, 2012
Mr.Compton, the Choe family knows that you're watching over all of us. RIP Green Jello Alien
McIver Gignilliat Williamson
September 26, 2012
My condolences to family and friends; every student should have a Mr. Compton in their life. Thanks for the memories.
Jack & Bette Sturkie
September 26, 2012
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Compton taught our children at St. Joseph's. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
The Johnson Family
September 26, 2012
You are in our prayers.
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