James Jim David Compton , November 12, 1932 — January 07, 2019

James Jim David Compton (Gaffney, South Carolina, SC) November 12, 1932 January 07, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: November 12, 1932

Death date: January 07, 2019

Death place: Gaffney, South Carolina(SC), USA

Funeral Home: Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory

James “Jim” David Compton November 12, 1932 – January 07, 2019 Local Florists Sign Guestbook| Send Private Condolences| Send Sympathy Card Jim Compton Gaffney, SC – – James “Jim” David Compton, 86, of 135 Laurel Cove, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at his residence. Born in Anderson, he was the husband of the late Janice Hammett Compton and son of the late Thomas Carl Compton, Sr. and Lona Lee Compton. He was the former owner/operator of Smith Studios and former president of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.

Jim was instrumental in establishing the Peach Festival of Gaffney in 1978 and was instrumental in bringing The Timken Company to Gaffney. He was an Elk Club member, loved to waterski, dance, especially loved to shag, loved the beach, especially North Myrtle Beach and Charleston, and loved authentic Italian food. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in Germany and of the Presbyterian faith.

Surviving are a son, Matthew Compton of the home; two daughters, Allison Compton Turner and husband, Chad of Gaffney and Johanna Nye and husband, Barry of Hagerstown, Maryland; four grandchildren, Morgan Jackson and husband, Bobby, Michael Turner, Ethan Turner and Emma Turner; two great-grandchildren, Harper Jackson and Everlie Jackson. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Compton and Thomas Compton. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Blakely Funeral Home.

Memorial services will immediately follow at 4:00 PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hospice Care of South Carolina, 1612 N. Limestone Street, Gaffney, SC 29340. The family will be at the home of Chad & Allison Turner, 160 Green Park Drive, Gaffney.

An online guest register is available at www. blakelyfuneralhome.com.

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death notice James Jim David Compton November 12, 1932 — January 07, 2019

obituary notice James Jim David Compton November 12, 1932 — January 07, 2019

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