Robert D. Compton
October 2, 1937 - March 31, 2018
Robert D. Compton, age 80 years, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018. Beloved husband of Joyce (Estes) Compton for 62 years. Loving father of Bobbie Compton. Dear brother of the late Betty Compton Purcell, Clayton and William Compton. Devoted brother in law of Lois (the late Joe) Cox, Betty Crawford and the late Jolene Denney. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Mr. Compton was a Sunoco Dealer for 30 years who, along with his wife, owned and operated Swifton Sunoco and Compton's Sunoco Food Mart, located across from the Cincinnati Gardens. He was a devoted member of Mt. Healthy Christian Church. An avid outdoorman, Mr. Compton was fond of gardening at his farm and mowing the grass. A native of Pulaski County, Kentucky, he was a Kentucky Colonel and enjoyed watching the Kentucky Wildcats play basketball. Visitation will be held at Neidhard Young Funeral Home, 7401 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy on Thursday, April 5 from 10 AM until time of funeral services at 11:30 AM. Pastor Beckie Linn Gregory, Officiating. Memorials may be directed to Mt. Healthy Christian Church, 7717 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231.
Robert D. Compton, age 80 years, passed away at Bethesda North Hospital on Saturday morning, March 31, 2018. Beloved husband of Joyce (Estes) Compton for 62 years. Loving father of Bobbie Compton. Dear brother of the late Betty Compton Purcell,... View Obituary & Service Information