Robert Morris Compton
May 23, 1941 ~ January 9, 2014
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Robert Morris Compton, 72, of Fletcher, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, at the Brian Center.
A native of Columbia, TN, he was a son of the late Smith and Nora Compton.
Mr. Compton worked for Gerber for over twenty years, retiring in 1997. He liked the outdoors, camping, and fishing. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Compton; sons Cliff Compton and Andy Compton; daughter Wendy Walton; step-daughter Renee Smith; grandchildren Patrick Hanson, Corrie Hanson, Bennett Compton, Gavin Compton, Walker Compton, and Louisa Compton; sister Ann Massey; and brother Steve Compton.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ivan Blake officiating. Interment will follow at the Mountain View Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Alexander.
His family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215, or to the Mountain View Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
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Wendy,Cliff, Andy, and Kay, my deepest condolences on Uncle Bobs passing, All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Compton Family, we will all dearly miss Bob. His Human Resource family have enjoyed so many wonderful times with him. He impacted our lives in many ways. May God put his loving arms around all of you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Erma Huntley Rhodes
A valued friend for many years. I will miss Bob. Our sympathies to his family and to those in the work world who are better persons having known Bob Compton
Remembering Bob from our Human Resources career days. He was always a most knowledgeable and easy going person who was willing to share his expertise. I was his counterpart at Square D and truly appreciated his friendship over the years. My condolences to the family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember Bob from our days together at Gerber. My condolences and prayers are with the family. Steve McKinney
Kay, Cliff, Andy, Wendy, Ann and Steve – So sorry to see Bob’s obituary notice in Sunday’s paper. I had no idea he was not well. Instead of cousin, he was like the brother I never had. We played like we were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans many many days, on South Garden Street in Columbia. As we used to sing, Happy Trails To You Until We Meet Again. My love and sympathy, Janice Hardison Osborne.
My father was Thomas Compton, and Bob was my first cousin. I have so
many happy memories of my siblings and Bob and his brother Steve
together as children at the old farm house in Columbia, TN.. Please
accept our sincere sympathies on Bob’s passing. All of us will miss him
very much. Beverly (Compton) Dalrymple; Tommy Compton and Diane
(Compton) Farrow
My buddy, Bobby, is one the nicest people I have ever known. He was my helper on my paper route and I always totally trusted him.
He wasn’t one to take too much nonsense from people, even though, he was ‘vertically challenged,’ like myself. It’s been many years; yet, I never remember Bobby being unhappy. His attitude was so positive and he could handle whatever this life threw at him.
Miss you Bobby and look forward to seeing you in Heaven,
Jim Lindsey
To the Compton Family – so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I worked with him at Gerber for many years. He was a joyful and helpful person. You are in my prayers and thoughts. May God bless and comfort you.
Joe and Pat Dotson