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Glenn Compton Obituary
September 9, 1934 - January 23, 2022
Glenn Lee Compton Sr, 87, of Thomasville, passed away January 23, 2022 at Thomasville Medical Center.
Glenn was born in Iredell County September 27, 1934 to the late Daniel Edgar Compton and Vera Troutman Compton. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Edgar Loren Compton and Marjorie C. Gibbs. Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Faye Kennedy Compton of the home; two sons, Glenn "Lee" Compton, Jr. of Thomasville, Arthur "Art" Compton of Banner Elk; a sister, Dr. Joyce Compton Brown and her husband Dr. Les Brown of Troutman.
Glenn attended Troutman School and graduated from Barium Springs. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a graduate of Appalachian State University, and UNC-G with a Master's Degree. He was employed by the Davidson County School System for 34 years, with the last 17 years being the principal of North Davidson Jr. High School.
A memorial service to celebrate Glenn's life will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Pine Woods UMC in Thomasville with Rev. Sidney Lanier officiating. Full military honors will be given. The family will greet friends following in the sanctuary.
Memorials may be given to Pine Woods UMC at 200 Pine Woods Road, Thomasville, NC 27360 or Appalachian State University Foundation's Yosef Club. Checks should be made out to the ASU Foundation and mailed to: App State Athletics, Mark E Ricks Athletics Complex, 425 Jack Branch Rd, ASU Box 32025, Boone, NC 28608.
Online condolences may be given to the family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
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Carol Jordan Phillips & Glenda Jordan Goodman
February 3, 2022
Joyce, we just found out about the recent passing of your brother, Glenn Lee/a remarkable young man, and offer our sincere sympathy. Remembering a lot of good, enjoyable memories back to our childhood days in Troutman with Glenn Lee, Loren, your Mom & yourself- all good old days. May you find peace in the healing days ahead.
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Wanda Wilcox
January 28, 2022
Mr. Compton
Was the nicest princple
North Davidson could ever ask for he will be truly missed
Praying for the family at this difficult time
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