Billy Ray Compton

Graveside service for Billy Ray Compton, a Shawnee resident, was held Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Tupelo, OK with Bro. Dale Griffin officiating. Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Compton was born July 30, 1953 to Roy and Wanda Faye (Bellgard) Compton at Eureka, CA and passed away February 8, 2024 at Shawnee, OK at the age of 70 years, 6 months and 9 days. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School and proudly served his country in the Army. Billy married Jane Hamman July 31, 1972 at Oklahoma City. He was a mechanic and was of the Baptist faith. Billy enjoyed fishing, camping, dominoes, horses, chickens, watching soap operas, spending time outdoors, especially with his grandchildren and playing video games.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Hamman of the home in Shawnee; daughter, Kimberley Guffey of Allen, OK; sons, Billy Compton, Jr., and Sherri Pece of Oklahoma City, and Robert Compton of Shawnee, OK; grandchildren, David, Ben, Jake, Tiffeny, Brandon, Erin, Deanna and Jacob, Katelyn, and Cody; great-grandchildren, Haddie, Haydian, Jett, Josh, Payton, Avery, and Alex; sister, Brenda Carroll of Oklahoma City; brother, Duane Compton and wife Debbie of Meeker, OK; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Wanda Faye (Bellgard) Compton; son, Joshua Compton; and siblings, Robert, Doug, Buster, Jerri, and Lynn.

Casketbearers were Billy Compton, Jr., Robert Compton, Aaron Compton and Brenden Compton.

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