David Compton

            David Compton, 78, of Leadwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Parkland Health Center North. He was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1940, in Leadwood.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Doris L. (Marler) Compton and a son Mark Wayne Compton. David attended Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. He was a lifelong horse lover and loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David was a friend to everyone.

            David is survived by his loving wife, Janet (Belfield) Compton; daughters, Anita (Marcus “Huey”) Hughes Angie (Darren) Lawson , Amy (Jack) Howell ; grandchildren, Jake Lawson, Jamie (Luke) Drummonds Sydni (Dustyn) Dowd; great-grandchildren, Kade, Grace, Holden, Reid, Isaiah, Isaac & Luci; siblings, Rhonda (Bill) Mayberry, Daniel (Wanda) Compton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  

            Visitation will be held at Frankclay Church of the Nazarene in Frankclay, Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the church from 10:00 AM until service time of 1:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Roever officiating and Tami Wilson assisting. Burial to follow in the Leadwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge.