Don unselfishly served our country in the United States Coast Guard. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company with 30 years of dedicated service. He was a caregiver for many years to his late wife, Suzanne. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and spending time with his family and friends. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend; he will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Suzanne Compton; son, Matthew Wayne Compton; and brother, Gene Compton.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Cindi Thornton & husband John; granddaughter, Savannah Compton; two sisters, Nancy Collins & husband Fred and Bonnie Smith & husband Lee; and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends on Thursday (January 23, 2020) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow in the chapel at 7 p.m.
Don will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife on Friday (January 24, 2020) at noon in the Garden of the Good Shepherd at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be sent to Shriners Hospital (950 W Faris Rd. Greenville, SC 29605).
Online condolences may be made to the Compton family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Compton family.
