Daniel Lee Compton, 67, recent resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away on Saturday evening, January 10, 2015 at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Knox City Four Square Church with Reverend Gary Schnable officiating. There will be a private graveside at a later date in Illinois under the direction of Blurton Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Visitation is planned for Wednesday evening, January 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home located at 210 Avenue A in Knox City.
Daniel was born October 3, 1947 in Danville, Illinois. He grew up in Hoopeston, Illinois and moved to Knox City, Texas 13 years ago. Daniel enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting coins. He served in the US Army for 21 years during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his children, Cory Lee Compton and wife Tammy of Henderson, Nevada, Lisa Renee Mitchell and husband Jason of Danville, Illinois, Kimberly Dawn Phillips and husband Michael of Moapa, Nevada, and Jason Lee Compton and wife Linda of Danville, Illinois; and his grandchildren, Kaylynn Diggins and Preston Lee Compton both of Henderson, Nevada.
Memorials can be given in Daniel's name to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, 1-800-342-2383.
Online condolences can be shared with the Compton family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.