Hunt Co., TX - Obits: Emmitt Ray Compton ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sarah Swindell USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** Emmitt Ray Compton Pomona, California--Emmitt Ray Compton, 87, a native of Celeste, Texas, passed away January 29, 2004. He was the son of Lemuel Harrison Compton and Annie Caroline Craigo Compton. He was living in Diamond Bar, California, at the time of his passing. Born December 17, 1916, Ray attended Celeste High School and was a member of the Class of 1936 when he was recruited to play ball for Wesley College in Greenville. He married Mavis Compton who preceded him in death. They made their home in California, but moved back to Celeste in early 1960's when they ran a grocery store and later Mavis' Cafe on US Highway 69 in Celeste. Later in life, Mr. Compton married Inez Swafford Alvery, who had lost her first husband. Inez and Ray had been high school sweethearts and made their home in McKinney. His second wife preceded him in death on September 23, 2001. Besides his first and second wives and his parents, Mr. Compton was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hugh Compton, Aubrey Glen Compton, and Bobby Joe Compton; and his sister, Esta Lee Compton Rath. He is survived by his daughter of Diamond Bar, California; his son and daughter-in-law, Roger Compton and Joyce Statzer Compton of Celeste; four grandchildren, Wendy Compton, Scott Compton, Shane Compton, and Christopher (?) Compton; and his sister-in-law, Melba Compton of Celeste. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 11:30 AM, at the Todd Memorial Chapel in Pomona, California. Burial followed at Desert Lawn Cemetery, Calimesa, California. (February 3, 2004, Material Furnished by Melba Alexander Compton) (?)Christopher does not sound right...but it seems his name started with a "C". . .I will try to get the correct name before you publish, Bethany! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORRECTION: Ray Compton's grandson is Dan Compton, not Christopher Compton, of Celeste, Texas. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDITION: Emmitt Ray Compton; Saw Melba Alexander Compton tonight and she told me that Ray's daughter's name is Joyce Marie Barnett. She has two children; so that would make Ray survived by six grandchildren. Roger and Joyce Statzer Compton had four. Melba didn't know Wendy's married name. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------