James (Jim) P. Compton went to his Heavenly home to celebrate Mother’s Day at 1:00 am on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Jim was born at home on January 3, 1938 in Allerton, Illinois to Joseph and Lorene (Braedel) Compton. He graduated from ABL high school in 1956 and went to work on his brother Gerald’s farm after high school. After farm work, Jim went on to work at Producers Dairy in Danville, before being hired at Bohn Heat and Transfer, where he worked for 45 years before retiring in 2008.
Jim married Carol (Cooper) Compton on September 13, 1959 and they had one son, Michael. They were married for 22 years before going their separate ways. On August 9, 1985, Jim married Patricia (Samson) Harris.
Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Compton, who passed on October 31, 2024. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his brothers William, Kenneth, and Gerald Compton; along with his sisters Dolores Richard, Janet Branch, Juanita Dowler, and Betty Cain. He is survived by one sister Rose Hill of McKinney Texas. He is also survived by his son, Michael Compton (Kristine) and grandsons Adam Compton (Anessa) and Jonathan Compton. Additionally he is survived by his seven bonus children and their spouses Donna Pruitt (Sonny), Gordon Harris (Linda), Mari Lynn Peters (Ken), Cheryl Koester (John), Keith Harris (Theresa), Barb Back (Randy), and Mindi Beaumont (Mike).
He also leaves behind bonus grandkids (15 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, 10 great-grandsons, 7 great-granddaughters, and 2 great-great-grandchildren) along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Jim enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and spending time with family. He loved traveling to see new places. He was a faithful member of Curtis Road Church of God.
Visitation will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Thursday, May 15, at Freese Funeral Home, 407 N Bourne St. Tolono. Funeral proceedings will take place immediately following at the same location. Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Newman, where he will be laid to rest near other members of his family. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Freese FH 5/17/2025
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