of Higden, AR
April 9, 1946 - April 6, 2015
Darrell Dean Compton, Sr. 68, of Higden, Arkansas passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born April 9, 1946 at Higden, Arkansas to Arthur J. and Murial D. (Tackett) Compton.
He was employed as a Truck Driver , Certified Chevy Mechanic, and Salesman... Could build or fix anything and always had a helping hand for everyone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Murial Compton, grandparents, Arthur and Pearl Compton, and Wiley and Lucy Tackett, sister, Darlene Lucille Compton, brother, Arthur Bennett (Benny) Compton, and a son Vencil Clay Compton.
He is survived by his sons, Darrell Dean Compton, Jr. of Ravenden, AR; and an adopted son, Terry Alan Milligan, three grandchildren, Hayli Felicia Compton of Forsythe, MO; Kayci Ann Compton Gillean and husband Tyler of Anneville, AR; and Darrell Dean Braden Compton of Pocahontas, AR; two great-grandchildren, Cali Darlene Douglas of Forsythe, MO; and Gannon Tyler Gillean of Anneville, AR; one sister, Pearlie Ellen Compton of Heber Springs, AR; one brother, Roy Gene Compton of Wyanott, OK; a caregiver and loving niece, Mendy Embrey, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
Pallbearers: Roy Gene Compton, Rickey Rainey, Larry Embrey, Roger Clemons, Rex Marshall, and Tommy Tackett.
Honorary Pallbearers: Buddy Howard Compton, and Terry Alan Milligan.
Visitation will be 11:00am and Funeral Service will be 12:00pm Friday, April 10, 2015 at Higden Church of Christ with Brother Carroll Sikes officiating. Burial will follow in Higden - Mc Lahaney Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Sympathy and blessings to family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Compton Family.
Sincerely,
The Dearen Family
We're so sorry for your loss. All of Darrell's friends and family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you lay him to rest.