John “Chris” Compton, Sr. entered peacefully into heaven on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence in Terrytown, Louisiana. He was the devoted husband of the late Rosemary “Rose” Manale Compton of 43 years. Son of the late Roussel and Marie “Blanche” Compton. Father of John “Chris” Compton, Jr. (Janice), Jason Clifford Compton, Sr., Jay S. Compton (Leticia), and Jody J. Compton (Margaret). A proud grandfather of Jason, Jr., James, Jeff, Minako, Jacob and Olivia. Brother of Nell, Blanche, Birdie and Kathy. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Age 80, a native of Alexandria, Louisiana and a resident of Jefferson Parish. “Chris” served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He retired after 30 years from the Jefferson Parish Court House as their Abstractor and started J. Chris Compton Abstracting Co. in Terrytown.
He enjoyed fishing, family and friends and life in general.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy., Marrero, Louisiana. Visitation beginning at 9:00 am until Mass time. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor to the local SPCA. Internment will be private at a later date.
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