John D. Compton, 68, a resident of Kalkaska since 1958, died Thu, Dec 4, 1997, at his home.
Mr. Compton resided in Flint prior to moving to Kalkaska. He was the former owner of Compton Accounting, and was a member of the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan. He enjoyed reading, science fiction, traveling, animals, camping, auctions and garage sales.
Mr. Compton was born in Flint on Feb 23, 1929, to James and Rhoda MacKenzie Compton. On Nov 22, 1952, in Flint, he married Jean Taylor, who preceded him in death on May 24, 1992.
Surviving are daughters Geneva Sisson of Santa Rosa, CA, and Sandra Graf of Morenci; daughter in law Sandra Riddle of Grayling; eight grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
A son, Norman Riddle, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Dec 8 at the Wolfe Funeral Home in Kalkaska. Rev. Paul Karges, pastor of the Peoples Church, officiated. burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Grayling.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.
