Wednesday, February 26, 2025 8:24 am

Reginald "Reggie" Compton, Sr., age 74, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Thursday, February 13, 2025.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Blane Compton. Reggie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Duke University. He worked at Rutherford Hospital in the Respiratory Therapy department for many years.

Reggie is survived by his wife, Janice G. Compton, two sons, Reginald "Trace" Thane Compton Jr., and Brandon Compton, his mother and father, Betty and Lewis Compton, one sister, Renee Compton, one stepdaughter, Jennifer B. Dover, one stepson, Joel Byers, two grandchildren, and two step grandchildren.

The memorial service was held February 25 at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Larry Gregg and Joyce McCain officiating.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.