Christopher “Chris” Y. Compton 58 of Panama passed away at his residence on June 12, 2020.
He was born in San Antonio TX., on Nov 30, 1961 to Ballard L. and June R. (Michel) Compton.
He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School.
He was an over the road truck driver and was a distributor of restaurant appliances including sales and installation. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Hillsboro and a 4th Degree member of the Litchfield K of C. He enjoyed the outdoors including hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his siblings, Joe Compton of Pinckneyville, Becky Schmitt of Litchfield, Mary Moore of Panama, Mike Compton of Litchfield, Pat Lentz of Panama, Dan Compton of Franklin TN and Roger Compton of Edwardsville and by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Rita in infancy.
Memorials can be directed to St. Agnes for masses or MCCA.
Funeral mass will be Wednesday June 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Hillsboro with Rev. Fr. Dan Willenborg officiating, and visitation will be Wednesday at the church from 9:00 AM until service time.
Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Panama.
We are encouraging everyone to follow CDC guidelines with use of masks and social distancing.
The funeral mass will be live streamed via Facebook on Hough Funeral Home and cremation page.
Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.
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