In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers Alex Compton and Crawford Compton.Īfter graduating with honors from Brainerd High School in 1973, where he was a state champion wrestler and played tuba in the marching band, Richard attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, graduating in 1979 with magna cum laude honors. Compton was born December 18, 1953, in Chattanooga, TN, son of Rachel Myra Tittle Compton and the late Jesse Ervin Compton. Compton, D.D.S., age 66, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.ĭr. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Patty, Brad Hayes, Danny Kilgore, and Matthew Compton. Richard Keith Compton, Phil Schaller, Lucas Simpson, Robert Carlton, Quentin Jones, and Nolan Crisp. Interment will also be held privately in Wood Station Cemetery. ![]() via the Pennville Church of Christ’s Facebook page at. The service will be livestreamed Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. Richard was very proud and delighted in his six grandchildren, Victoria Evelyn Compton, Aiden Dane McKenzie, Ian Alastair McKenzie, Opal Lorraine Schaller, Graham Rhodes McKenzie, and Greta Reese Schaller. Myra Compton (Lucas) Simpson of Savannah, GA his mother, Rachel Myra Tittle Compton siblings, Regina Jones of Summerville, GA, Jessie (Cheryl) Compton of Chattanooga, TN. Meiklejohn) McKenzie of Cookeville, TN, Amber Compton (Phil) Schaller of Cookeville, TN, and Dr. Melissa) Compton of Summerville, GA daughters, Tera Compton (Dr. Compton is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa Carlton Compton son, Dr. While we mourn the loss of this gentle soul, we take comfort in knowing the Richard was received into the arms of his Heavenly Father whom he loved. This giving spirit was best evidenced by the many people who counted him as an advisor and mentor. He loved to learn, loved to laugh, and delighted in helping others. Richard was universally known for his kind and fun-loving spirit. He also participated in numerous mission trips to Nicaraugua, Honduras, Panama, and Ghana where he did dental work, taught the Gospel, and baptized many. He helped lead and organize local and regional Bible Bowls and sponsored scholarships for Bible Bowl winners. In addition to his leadership roles, Richard was an avid Bible student and teacher with an unmatched ability to bring the Bible to life for his students. He served as a deacon for 12 years followed by over 20 years of service as an elder at the Pennville Church of Christ. Undoubtedly, Richard’s most important work was his service to the Lord’s church. Likewise, he loved to travel and visited all 50 states, 6 continents, and 120 countries. He was also an avid Alabama Crimson Tide Football fan. Always up for adventure, Richard successfully obtained his pilot’s license and scuba certification. Outside of work, Richard was a true explorer. He was pleased to be joined in his dental practice by his son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Compton provided loving dental care to the people of Summerville and the surrounding area. Through the course of a distinguished career of nearly 38 years, Dr. Lovingood for over two years before opening Compton Family Dentistry in 1985. With a new dental degree, Richard and his family moved to Summerville, GA, where he worked with Dr. As a testament to his strong work ethic, he worked at the Chattanooga Times throughout college and dental school, obtaining the title of Journeyman Pressman and serving as Secretary Treasurer for the Pressman’s Union. While in dental school, Richard was a member of the Dental Christian Fellowship and ultimately graduated in the top ten of his class in 1983. From there, Richard attended dental school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. After graduating with honors from Brainerd High School in 1973, where he was a state champion wrestler and played tuba in the marching band, Richard attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, graduating in 1979 with magna cum laude honors. ![]() In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brothers Alex Compton and Crawford Compton. Compton, D.D.S., age 66, of Summerville, GA, died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
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