Danville………Jerry Will Compton, age 78 of Danville died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his residence.

Born February 15, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Aylor Rison Compton and Dorothy Mayhew Compton.  He was predeceased by three brothers, Aaron Mayhew Compton, Danny Ray Compton, Sr., and Lowell Don Compton.  Mr. Compton retired from Goodyear.  He enjoyed hunting, working with flowers, gardening, and doing carpentry work around the house.

He is survived by one son, Stanley Will Compton of Gretna.

Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Lynn Marstin.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .