Archie L. Compton Obituary (1939

Archie L. Compton 84, of Niceville, FL formerly of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023, in his residence. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday May 9, 2023, in Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Church, Mt. Zion, IL with Rev. Jason Stone celebrating. Inurnment will follow at the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Archie's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Archie was born on January 2, 1939, in Meade County, Kentucky the son of Franklin and Sylvia (Johnson) Compton. He married Agnes C. Seman on January 12, 1963. Archie had served in the US Army. He had retired from Wagner Castings. After his retirement he went on to work as a custodian for the Mt. Zion Public School District. Archie was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #577. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Surviving is his wife: Agnes of Niceville, FL; son Daniel Compton (Hannah) of Mattoon, IL; daughter: Laura Bryan (Blake) of Niceville, FL; sisters: Wanda Krycun (Chris) and Helen Critchelow all of Madison, AL; step-brother: David Johnson (Brenda) of Kentucky; grandchildren: Izzy Compton, Charlee Compton, Elizabeth Bryan, Xander Bryan, and Jesse Crum; dear friend: Rick Coventry. Archie was preceded in death by his parents, daughter: Theresa; one grandson whom he raised: Douglas; brothers: Gary and Donald; sisters: Claudette and Irene; and his in-laws: Jim and Rowena Seman.