Compton, William Edward's Obituary
William E. “Bill” Compton, 71, of Biglerville, PA, passed away peacefully in York, PA on Saturday, May 24th 2025. Born July 29th 1953 in Frederick, MD; he was the eldest son of the late John E. Compton Sr. and the late Shirley G. (Gay) Compton.
Bill was a 1971 graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, MD. He was a heavy machinery mechanic by trade, but spent most of his life as a gunsmith and volunteer firefighter. He could do it all! His family and friends knew him as someone that could be depended on and would tell you the honest truth about anything. He had a passion for the outdoors and could often be found tending to his garden, up in a tree stand hunting whitetail, or at one of many different shooting competitions. He is going to be deeply missed by those privileged enough to know him.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Sara B. Compton; son William E. “Eddie” Compton Jr. and wife Tricia of Hedgesville, WV; daughter Jessica M. Ketterman and life partner Ronnie of Sabillasville, MD; stepson Dustin Duley of Waynesboro, PA; stepdaughter Stacey Crawford and husband Donald of Libertytown, MD; brother Robert A. Compton and wife Ruth of Brookfield, NH; brother John E. Compton Jr. and wife Lisa of Glen Allen, VA; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; and his beloved dogs Taz and Shadow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 great-granddaughter.
Internment will be private at Resthaven Memorial Garden & Funeral Home in Frederick, MD. Family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in his memory, to the Lewistown District Volunteer Fire Department, 11101 Hessong Bridge Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.
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