Beckham County, OK - Obits: Thompson C. Compton, 1912
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2007
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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COMPTON, THOMPSON C.
(9 May 1912, Erick Altruist, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
T. C. Compton, a pioneer teacher in western Oklahoma, and loved by all,
was called to pass the final examination before the Great Judge Monday
morning, May 6, at four o'clock.  He taught the Blue Ridge school this
year, which is located about eight miles north of Sweetwater.  The school
would have closed in two more days, when he was suddenly taken ill a week
ago.  The pupils were preparing to give an entertainment and had the
program all arranged, but the death angel planned differently.  Mr.
Compton was about 60 years of age and had spent most of his life in the
school room where his good influence will be felt for years to come.  The
teachers will miss him greatly as he was always present at the teachers'
meeting and had a pleasant smile and a word of encouragement for every
one.

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