Mr. Billy Gerome Compton, age 74, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, at his residence.
Mr. Compton was born April 12, 1937, in Dublin, Texas, to the late Claude T. and Mary Hannah (Maxwell) Compton and was a graduate of Dublin High School. He had lived in Nacogdoches since 1957 and had enjoyed a distinguished career with Texas Farm Products Company for more than 40 years.
He had a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
On April 26, 1957, he and Ella Joy Jones were married. They were members of West Austin St. Church of Christ.
Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Ella Joy Compton of Nacogdoches; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lisa Compton of Nacogdoches; granddaughter, Ashley Compton of Nacogdoches; and a grandson, Kyle Compton of Nacogdoches.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, located at 5400 North St., Nacogdoches, with Randy Harshbarger and Justin McCorkle officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North St., Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas. Online obituary and guestbook posted at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
