James Compton passed away peacefully at his home with his wife by his side on January 8, 2024.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Jim Williams and Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will be in the Flint Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Compton was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church and also attended Flint Hill Baptist Church at times. He was an employee of VDOT in Rappahannock County for 40 years and served as a volunteer for Flint Hill Fire and Rescue for 26 years.
Mr. Compton leaves behind his beautiful wife of 47 years, Giovinia “Darlene” Compton. He is also survived by a nephew, whom he thought of as a son, Johnny Grigsby, and his wife Jeannie; a brother, William Compton and his wife Theresa; a niece, Melissa Schwartz, whom he loved and cared for very much; numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews; and his aunt, Montrue, who he thought of as a mother figure. He also leaves behind many friends, some of which he wanted mention including the Arby’s Crew who he always had breakfast with, Junior Andrews, Nathan Sexton, Charlie Wright, and Mr. Sonny Cockrell as well as Ralph Gaines and Andrea.
Mr. Compton was preceded in death by Roy Wood Wharton, whom he thought of as a father; his birth parents, Albert and Helen Compton; a brother, Thomas Compton; sisters, Alice Grigsby and Mary Hume; and a nephew, Mike Grigsby.
James asked that everyone know that he is at peace feeling that he is going to a better place like a newborn baby being born. He gave his life to God over 20 years ago. It has changed him into a better person. He apologizes to everyone he hurt throughout his life.
Pallbearers for his service will be Butch Hupman, John Grigsby, Ralph Gaines, Jeff Atkins, David Clanagan and Bobby Foster.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Following the service all are welcome to join the family for a time of food and fellowship at the Flint Hill Fire Department. If anyone would like to bring a dish and drop it off the day of the service someone will be at the fire department to accept it.
Sorry to hear about the passing of jimmy Compton he will greatly be missed . Everytime I seen jimmy he was always the same. God bless his wife and family.
So sorry for your loss Sure will miss him at Martin’s Gas Station.Prayrrs for all.
We are so sorry for your loss!! Prayers! May God be with you during this difficult time!
God’s Peace and Comfort to all family and friends, Love in Christ
RIP Jimmy. Now you’re in God’s hands. Prayers for your family.
So sorry to hear about Jimmie. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him
Darlene,
We are very saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Will miss seeing him at breakfast in Arby’s. Although he mostly ate in the truck, he would smile and wave to us. I can only imagine the joy he felt when he met Jesus face-to-face!!
May God bless and comfort you during this time and in the years ahead.
Your friends, Sam & Odessa Linn
It was a pleasure working with Jimmy. He would tell you like it was and had a wealth of knowledge, skills and abilities. Many prayers to everyone who loves Jimmy.
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. He will be missed by many in Rappahannock County including me. I know I will miss Jimmy as he always had a smile on his face whenever I would see him. Darlene my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. Thinking of you. Joanne E. Welch