Edward Jessie Compton

Mr. Edward Jesse Compton, of Oxford, NC, age 89, completed his home going journey on August 10, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1932 in Mecklenburg County, Va. to the late Genevieve and Jesse Lee Compton. He was employed 28 years as a supervisor with Burlington Industries, Clarksville, Va. In addition, like many of his generation, he was also a farmer. He ended his career as a Master Carpenter with the Granville County School System. Edward built the homeplace where they raised their family in the Amis Chapel community. During his life, he was building his permanent home where he now resides and is having a reunion with family, friends and best of all, meeting his Lord.

Edward is survived by his wife of 69 years, Geraldine Harris Compton; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bill Crute of Rock Hill, SC; son Eddie Compton and Nancy Rector of Oxford, NC; daughter Bonnie Compton of Oxford, NC; and son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Jan Compton of Gilbert, AZ; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Hardy (Jason) of Ball Ground, GA, Will Crute (Rebecca) of Aynor, SC, Scott Compton of San Antonio, Texas, Ryan Compton of Wilmington, NC, Randall Swift of Richmond, VA, Jessica Kluger (Alex) of Atlanta, GA, and Adeline Compton and Harris Compton of Gilbert, AZ; five great grandchildren, Spencer Hardy, Grayson Hardy, Evalynn Hardy, Julia Rose Crute, and Mettauer Crute; and one sister, Mary Lou Rash of Bullock, NC.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Compton, Howard Compton and sisters Anne Williamson, Inez Woody, and Shirley Brame.

Edward loved his wife and his family, working hard to provide for them while instilling a work ethic and stressing the value of education, which resulted in all of his children graduating from a university. He also passed his love of music and some of his talent to each of his children. Throughout the years many extended family gatherings were held where Edward played his guitar and sang with his children and siblings with a look of joy on his face. He even made a record for the love of his life. He was a choir member, Sunday school teacher, trustee, and deacon of Amis Chapel Baptist Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made in Mr. Edward Compton’s memory to Amis Chapel Baptist Church, 9189 Amis Chapel Road, Oxford, NC 27565 or to Amedisys Hospice, 3320 US 1 Highway Suite B, Franklinton, NC 27525.

Eakes Funeral Home of Oxford is proudly serving the Compton family.