Jimmie Compton
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Jimmie Compton

  • April 24, 1933 - September 5, 2011
  • Pickens, South Carolina
  • In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon's International or to the Building Fund of Pickens First Baptist Church.
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“Sorry to hear about Jimmie's passing. I enjoyed visiting with you both in church. ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Lucky Johnson - Pickens, SC

“We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Compton. We are unable to attend the service but you and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Kevin and Samantha McClain - SC

“Jimmy was a very special person. May God comfort you at this time of loss. He will be missed by all who knew him. ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Robert and Shirley Mason - SC

“We would like to express our sympathy in this time of loss and want you to know we are praying for your family's peace and comfort during this time. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Teems Electric Co. - Automation Division - GA

“i remember spending a summer with ny uncle jimmy and aunt betty and holidays together love tony ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: michael a (tony)seel - leesville, SC

“Cara, Mrs. Compton and Rusty, very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Compton. He was a special person. Remembering times of when I would come and...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Chana Lusk Gibson

“Folks, I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of Jimmie's death. Take care. Sara ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Sara Trotter - Pickens, SC

“Betty, our prayers go with you during this time. You and Jimmie have such a strong faith we know that God is with you and giving you and your family...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Cindi and Mildred Rowland - SC

“Betty and family: Just to let you know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. May God comfort all of you as only He can. Eloise Hiott ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Eloise Hiott - Pickens, SC


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Jimmie Parker Compton, 78, husband of Betty Gleason Compton, passed away at his home September 5, 2011.

Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late William Jennings and Augustine McCullough Compton.

Jimmie was a graduate of Anderson Boys High School and attended Clemson and Anderson Universities. He also was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict.

He retired from the SCDOT as a construction engineer.

Jimmie was a longtime member of Pickens First Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. He was also a member of Gideon's International, Pickens County Chapter.

Surviving in addition to his wife, are his children, Russell C. Compton and his wife Robin; and Cara C. Collins and her husband Steven; his grandchildren, Ashley & Joshua Compton; and Ryan & Savannah Collins; his great grandchild, Kylie J. Compton; his sister, Mary C. Weaver and her husband Don; and his brother, Stanley Compton and his wife Pat.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Lucy C. Seel.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Double Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Townville, Wednesday at 2:00pm.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10 -11:00am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon's International, PO Box 1538, Pickens, SC 29671; or to Pickens First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 406 E. Main Street, Pickens, SC