Carl Compton Obituary

I just received the notice about Carl via email. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have many good memories of Carl and the entire Compton family. I would appreciate some news from all of you. I now live in Saudi Arabia and do not get home often. Susie Owens

Keith,Cheri,Kitti,Carl,and Charlie I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father,and Anne Your Mother. I grew up on oak street near the church and near the house that the church furnished for your Family. I remember you and Cheri dating and marring,and the rest of the Brothers and Sisters I remember they were younger than us. Keith I would like to hear from you, it has been years since I last saw you and talked to you. LeGrand Allen. My e-mail address is [email protected]

Charlie,Keith,Kitti,Carl,Cherie and Anne, Just received news of Dr. Comptons death. My sincere sympathies are with you. I have many good memories of him and your family.Your dad and your mom both had a big impact on me. Am now living in Saudi Arabia. Would love to know how all of you are.

Carl and the Compton family,

My sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. He was a great and good man. I hope the certainty that he is "at home" is a source of solace in your grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Keith, Tried to send my condolences last week but either my computer or the Sun News system was screwed up. I am one of the many blessed individuals who knew your father and more importantly knew the great heart that was in his body. What a great example he was for all of us. I never saw him flinch in his faith. He was always very confident in who ruled this world. Please express my regrets to Charlie. I remember him fondly from days gone by. Cherish the great memories you must have and smile.

Keith, Carl, Charles, Kitti and family,

I'm so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear father. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathies. My earnest prayer is that the love of God in Christ Jesus remains an abiding presence in your life.

Yours in Christ,

So sorry to hear about your dad.I hear that he was a great man and I wish I could have known him.My prayers are with you and the family.

To each member of Dr. Compton's family,
Words cannot express the abundant gratitude felt by so many of us who were priviledged to have our lives touched by Dr. C, and to each of you for your sacrifice, personally, in sharing your Dad with so many during his years of ministry. May Christ's comfort be ever present for each of you.
Love,
Wendy Anderson, David Jr., Zachary, and Jacob

Kittilee, Carl, Keith and Charlie -
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Compton. You will miss him, but I know that you all rejoice in the fact that he has now accomplished the goal that he worked for and toward all of his life - a home in Heaven - and one day you will be with him again. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Barbara

Keith, Cherie and family; sorry to hear about Dr Compton's passing. I know you will have lots of good memories of him. Think of you often and wonder what and how you are doing. Call or email us sometime, would like to see you. We love you all. Sincerely, Jimmy & Betty Jordan

Dr. Compton was a dear role model for us pastors...Martha was a great inspiration to us pastor's wives. We treasure our relationship with them and celebrate his Homegoing with you. We are praying for the family that you will feel God's love and peace as you go through these days of loss.

Dear Compton Family,

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Compton was truly part of the "Greatest Generation." We will long remember his service during WWII as a Navy Chaplain. As South Carolina Baptists we have been blessed by his leadership and service to the Lord Jesus Christ. I can remember visiting FBC, Myrtle Beach many years during summer vacations with my family. Dr. Compton made an impression on me even as a small boy. He always took the time to greet the out of town guests even as he did his own people. Our prayer is that while you find yourselves in the valley, you will be comforted by the Shepherd! May God bless you in the days to come.

Rev. Mike Moody
Pastor, FBC, Honea Path, S.C. and
South Carolina Baptist Convention President

Dear Compton Family,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Compton was truly part of the "Greatest Generation." His service during WWII as a Navy Chaplain makes us proud. His service to the Lord Jesus Christ and South Carolina Baptists will long be remembered.
I remember attending First Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach many years ago while on vacation. Dr. Compton made an impression on me as a small boy. He always took the time to greet the out of town guests as he did his own people. As you walk through this valley I am confident you will sense the presence of the Shepherd. May God bless you in the days to come.

Rev. Mike Moody
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Honea Path, S.C. & South Carolina Baptist Convention President

Dear Kitti and Comptons,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. You each are in my thoughts and prayers. It is so hard when you lose someone so close to you. He had such a rich history and touched so many lives, I know your hearts are bursting with pride yet sorrow has made its way in, but knowing that he is in such a wonderful place now must give you some comfort. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

How to say in a few words the impact Dr. C had on my life. Who I am today is in large part because of the way God used him to show me what being a minister means. When I heard the news I was sad for us, but so happy for him. May the peace of Christ,which passes understanding, be with you all. Love and Prayers, Pam

I too grew up at First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach under the teaching of Dr. Compton. My mother used to tell me stories of how they met in the Compton's home before the church was built and I as an infant slept on their bed while church was going on. Dr. Compton and Mrs. Compton were rocks for my mother during the most difficult time in her life and she never forgot their kindness. I am sure that along with Mrs. Compton, my mother was standing on the banks of glory to welcome him home. Take comfort in knowing that he is where he worked his whole life to be.

It must be wonderful to spend your first day in heaven with God, and Jesus. I know you will miss him as all of us will , but he is back in the arms of Mrs Compton, and all the friends and family that got there first.

Dear Kittilee, Keith, Carl and Charlie,
Our most sincere sympathy and prayers are with each of you at this time. Dr. "C" will be sadly missed by his earthly family and friends. We do have one consolation however,
ONE DAY WE SHALL SEE HIM AND MRS. "C" AGAIN ALONG WITH ALL OUR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE GONE ON TO BE WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST! BLESSINGS TO EACH OF YOU!
SHIRLEY & SCOTT LAYTON,
ANNETTA L. & KENNETH HYMAN

Dear Kittilee and Compton family: You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful inspiration to all of us growing up in First Baptist Church as was your Mom. How fortunate for you all to have been blessed with their presence in your lives. I know you will treasure your memories until we all meet again in Heaven. Wish I could be at his service but I am living in Florida. God bless you all. In Sympathy, Cindy Skipper Kapcsandi

Our family is at a great lost. He did a wonderful job at my grandmothers service(coming out of retirement). Carl jr knows we are all family and he will be truly missed. He is with his his fater and in a great place.

Dear Keith, Carl, Kittilee, and Charles,
I have always loved your Daddy. He reminded me of my Dad, and whenever I saw him, he had a great smile and sweet word for me. With his passing,our town will not be the same. I am thinking of you all.
Alma Lynne

Dear Keith, Carl, Kittilee and Charlie,
We extend our heart felt sympathy to you and your families on the passing of Dr. C. He was a great man and will be missed by many.
Jay and Betty Strait
Aynor, SC

Dear Keith, Carl, Kittilee, Charlie and all those who feel the loss of a great man,
Heaven is certainly rejoicing as it has received one of the greatest. Dr. C was present at all the great events of my life.Since age 5 he taught me, set an example for me, spoke the words that led me to accept Christ as my Savior, baptized me, and performed my wedding ceremony. He and Mrs. Compton even attended a reception honoring the baptism of my oldest son at Kingston Presbyterian Church in Conway.
I pray that all who feel the loss of Dr. C will allow their memories of him to comfort them in this time of sadness. He will surely be missed but will never leave our hearts. What a wonderful time to enter the gates of Heaven...when the birth of Jesus is being celebrated! I am sure he is right in the midst of the festivities.
Sherry Strait Graham
Conway, SC
[email protected]

Chris Hanna,so sorry to read about your granddaddy. He must have been a very Godly man and wonderful grandfather. I know you were very proud of him and loved him as much as many other people did. I know he must have touched many lives for Christ, and you must have been very proud and thankful to have him as your grandfather.
The wonderful thing is that if we are christians we will one day see him again in heaven. What a glorious day. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Love in Christ, Charles and Carole Adams

The Compton family was an integral part of my childhood and my memories of growing up at Myrtle Beach. Dr. C baptized me and presided over my marriage at First Baptist. Keith, Carl, Kitty, and Charlie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you grieve your loss. Sincerely, Julia Gray

To The Compton Family,
Dr. C will be greatly missesd. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Calvin and Cathy Jones

Dear Keith, Carl, Kittilee and Charlie: My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Your father was a great man who had a profound impact on so many people in Myrtle Beach, around the Grand Strand and indeed the entire state of SC. I still remember the night that he baptized me when I was 8 years old. I know that this is a difficult time for you, but if we believe what he taught us then we know he is in a better place.

We extend our sympathy to each of you in the death of Dr. Compton. It was our joy and honor to have served with Dr. and Mrs. C. Their love for Christ and His Church will continue to live on in the many lives that they touched.
The Barnie Reeves family.

To Keith, Kittlee and Carl...I remember well the day your parents moved next door to us and have always thought of your family as part of our extended family from MBFBC and Fourth Avenue...sadly,your Dad has left this world but happily has joined your Mom in heaven...they have always been and will always be role models for me in how to live the Purposeful Life...most sincerest regrets to each of you...Dan

Keith,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith to you ,Cherie and all your family Margie and I want to say how sorry we are for the loss of your father. He was a wonderful man and we wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. See you soon. John & Margie

Keith,
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your father. It is very sad to know that eventually we must live our lives without those that have given us some of our most memorable moments. However, we rejoice in the knowledge that their suffering has ended and that they are sitting with Jesus and all of those loved ones that have gone on before them. While our world is a little dimmer by the loss of Dr. C we know that God's heaven is brightened by his arrival. I pray that Gods hand will reach down and touch your heart to ease the pain and to begin the healing process for you and all of your family.

Greetings and my condolences to the Compton family on the loss of Dr. Compton. I remember him well as I do some of the family members whose lives have touched mine. Take comfort in your memories and in the knowledge that God has simply called home such a fine and devoted disciple as Dr. Compton. May God continue to bless you all.

Keith anbd Cherie,
You have my deepest sympathy and will be in my prayers.

Dear Kitty and family:

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Compton. He was a wonderful, caring person that I admired so much growing up on Oak Street just down from First Baptist. Dr. Compton baptized me twice, married my husband and I and presided over both of my parents funerals. I remember when Randy and I were getting married, we had to meet with Dr. Compton a day or two before the wedding. We were both young and nervous about meeting with him and getting a sermon on the pros and cons of marriage. I will never forget Dr. Compton's parting wisdom to us just before we left his office. He said "Randy and Peggy, never go to bed angry.... and NEVER, EVER wake up grouchy...I always leave her sleeping on the couch!!". 28 years later Randy and I are still laughing about that and telling that story.

Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Dr. Compton will live forever in our hearts.

Peggy.

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Matt, the Recreation Department sends our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

As a small boy growing up in Myrtle Beach (until I moved to North Myrtle Beach in the 5th Grade), I cherish and have fond memories of Dr. Compton and his special family (Mrs. Compton, Keith, Carl and Kitilee). In fact, Carl, Jr. and I were best friends when we attended the old Myrtle Beach Grade School where the Myrtle Beach Post Office sits today. Dr. Compton was my family's minister and the one who baptized me at 9 years old. My entire family (living and passed) and I admired, respected and looked up to him as he ministered and touched our hearts for many years. It is an understatement to say that he was loved and respected by all. He will never be forgotten. He placed his mark on many people, his country (as a veteran) and the community he lived and loved so much. Every time I pass the First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, I think of Dr. Compton and always will. As we grieve and celebrate his life, thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the church family. We can now take comfort knowing that Dr. Compton is in God's Loving Care. Wow, God really got a good one in this special man!

Keith and Cherri,
You both are in my prayers. May God be with you during these troubled times.
With deepest regards,
Michael King

Keith, you have our deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

I am thinking of all of you at this time. I love each of you as you are my family and I appreciate all of you. Poppy is in his heavenly home now with Memaw. I am sure she and "Comp" are catching up on all that has occurred since her passing.

Carl and Martha Compton were two of the dearest saints to ever inhabit this earth.

I am profoundly grateful that God allowed them to guide me through my youth at First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach.

I will see them in heaven.

Much love to the family,

Victoria Buresch (Vicki Cox)

Our sincere condolances to the Compton family. On 25 August, 1951, Dr. Compton married Shirley Prescott and Robert Mace. We now have 55 + years of happy marriage. We are grateful to him.