Robert L. Compton

October 6 1945 - August 28 2017

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday September 1st 2017 4-8 p.m.

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Funeral
Saturday September 2nd 2017 at 10:30 am

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Robert L. Compton, age 71, died on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was born October 6, 1945 in Columbus and graduated from Central High School. Bob was a two-time combat veteran in Vietnam and Desert Storm. Bob loved the army, and was in the 5th Special Forces Airbourne; he earned many decorations, medals and badges, including the Purple Heart. He also was a member of the Ohio National Guard for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Olive Compton; brothers, Ernie and Gay. He is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald Jack (Anna) Compton, Eddie (Rose Ann) Compton and Lester (Ruth Ann) Compton; many nieces and nephews. His family will receive friends on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 4-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue where his funeral will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor James Blakenship, presiding. Burial to follow, Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Red Cross for Texas (https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation). Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Condolences for Robert L. Compton

From : Trudy
To : Compton Family
Date: August 30th 2017

So sorry for your lose. My prayers are for all of you in this time of sadness.
This helps me in time of lose, read:
1 Thessalonians 4:13 thru 18.
Love and Prayers,
Trudy
From : Richard and Barbara Sammons
To : The Compton Family
Date: August 31st 2017

Our Prayers for all the Comptons. Bobby and I go back to Central High School. He had my back many times. We are so sorry for your lost. Love to all of you in this time of sorrows.
From : Les Carr
To : Jack & the Compton family
Date: August 31st 2017

"A lot of memories".
My sincerest condolences.
From : Connie Goode
To : The Compton family
Date: August 31st 2017

Prayers to the family. Thank you for your service
From : Billy Chafin Donnelly
To : The Compton Family
Date: August 31st 2017

My heart goes out to a family I've known and loved my whole life.
I've always been proud of Bobby and my step father John Frazier going to the Cols airport to take down the Vietnam Flag. Great memories of Bobby back in the day.
Thank you Bobby for your service to our country.
RIP
From : Roseann Susi
To : Compton Family
Date: August 31st 2017

Bobby will always have a special place in my heart.
So many good times and memories.
I will miss my weekly silly calls from him.
All my love to one of my favorite families.
Roseann Susi
From : Bud Fuller
To : Compton Family
Date: August 31st 2017

Bobby was a true American hero.
I will our "toasts" on the veteran's holidays.
You became a special friend.
Salute..
Fuller Orville E 274504114
United States Air Force
From : Gulf War Veteran's Memorial
To : Family of Mr. Compton
Date: September 1st 2017

My deepest sympathies to Mr. Compton's family and friends. Many prayers during this difficult time. I have add Mr. Compton to the Gulf War Veteran's Memorial page for his faithful service during the Gulf War. It is people like Mr. Compton that allows us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. May he rest in peace. You can visit is memorial at https://www.facebook.com/pg/HonorGulfWarVsterans/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1370780356363021
From : Ardith Kyre
To : The Compton Family
Date: September 1st 2017

Prayers for the Compton Family. Sorry for your loss. Many memories.
From : Attorney Bill Clark
To : Don and Eddie Compton
Date: September 1st 2017

I,m so sad to learn of Bobby's death. He and I got to know each other at Brewer's Alley back in the good times. I think Bob Dowell introduced us and we bonded and had many good times together. People used to confuse us and we had a lot of fun with that. I'll be thinking of you all and saying a prayer for the Comptons. God Bless.
From : Karla and Tom Blackburn (PChez)
To : Compton Family
Date: September 1st 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss. We remember all the great times we had at the lake and here in town. He was truly a wonderful person. We will surely never forget him. Prayers and love for all of you during this time of sadness.
From : Elaine C.Sperry( Parker)
To : The Compton Family
Date: September 2nd 2017

Bobby and I grew up together and he was always so funny making people laugh.My prayers are with all the Compton Family in their time of sorrow.I thank Bobby for his service,He has accomplished more in his life then most.May God Bless Him and May he Rest in Peace.


From : Tom Gerber
To : Compton family
Date: September 2nd 2017

What a awesome wonderful guy and so many cool stories he generated. Remember when we at the Scooter Stop got a "T" shirt and wrote our love to Bobby all over it and mailed it to him when he went active duty to Iraq. He is a True American Hero, what a guy.
From : Michael and Elizabeth Frazier
To : The Compton Family
Date: September 2nd 2017

Mike and I are very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was always friendly to me and entertaining at the reunion every year. That was the only times I got to see him, but I always liked his sense of humor. We didn't hear about his passing until today, or we would have made it to the services. Kindest regards.
From : Kathy and Joe Schmitt
To : Compton Family
Date: September 2nd 2017

Jack, Eddie and families: I just heard about Bobby today. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was one of a kind. I didn't know he was a Purple Heart recipient. A true American! Love to all!
From : Cliff Rittenhouse
To : Compton family
Date: September 2nd 2017

Rest in piece my brother and to all the good times we had. Drink a cold one for me in Valhalla I will see you someday soon
From : SFC (R) Nancy M Miller
To : Compton Family
Date: May 20th 2020

So sorry for your loss. I served in Ohio National Guard with Him. He was such a wonderful, dedicated soldier, and friend. He will be sadly missed. He always made us smile. God bless you.
My friend. Nancy