Jerry Thomas Compton

Jerry Thomas Compton, 68, of Columbia, Kentucky, 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, 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 – Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Adam Shepard officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 4:00 P.M. Sunday

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:  Matthew Compton, Michael Compton, Jerry Wayne Compton, Patrick Parson, Wesley Compton, Will Parson

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements