Jerry Thomas Compton, 68, of Columbia, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at U.K. Chandler Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born January 6, 1955 in Louisville, Kentucky, to the late Eddie and Betty Jo Loy Compton. Jerry was a member of Columbia Christian Church, most recently worked in Medical Billing and enjoyed being with and cooking for his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Goode Compton of Columbia; three sons, Jerry Wayne Compton and Michael Wesley Compton both of Columbia and Matthew Thomas Compton (Jerrica) of Providence, Rhode Island; one daughter, Kelli Michelle Parson (Patrick) of Bowling Green; two brothers, Tony Joe Compton (Pam) and Stephen Compton (Pam) all of Columbia; six sisters, Nancy Burton (Jeff), Betty Sue Hancock (Charlie), Rhonda Cox (Garry), Marsha Napier (Jim), Tammy Sexton (Bill) and Kathy Greer (Keith) all of Columbia; five grandchildren, Alesha Dicken (Josh), Wesley Compton (Brea), Callie Jo Compton, Will Parson and Krysten Parson; six great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Lulabell Goode of Columbia; sister-in-law, Sandy Abernathy (Tim) of Russell Springs; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Monday, November 6, 2023 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Adam Shepard officiating with burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Activities and Fellowship Team at Columbia Christian Church, which can be left at the funeral home.
Casket Bearers were Matthew Compton, Michael Compton, Jerry Wayne Compton, Patrick Parson, Wesley Comptonand Will Parson.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
