MSG (Ret) Reman Harold "Ace" Compton, Jr.

Reman Harold “Ace” Compton, Jr., 82 of Crocker, passed away at 4:49 a.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011, at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Son of the late Reman and Bertha (Ingalls) Compton, Harold was born July 21, 1928 in Madison, Wisconsin where he grew up and attended school. On April 10, 1954, Harold was united in marriage to the love of his life, Winifred “Winnie” Mary Hahn in Towner, North Dakota. They shared over 57 years of marriage together and were blessed with four children: David, Rickey, Brenda and Lori. Harold served 23 years in the United States military, first in the Marine Corps and then in the Army. He retired from service in 1970 and had attained the rank of Master Sergeant. He continued to serve his country by working on Fort Leonard Wood with Civil Service and retired after several years of service. In his spare time, Harold loved spending time working on his farm and was able to build his own home. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Masonic Lodge of Plato, Missouri and also the Lion’s Club. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Harold leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Winnie of Crocker; three children: David Compton (Viola) of Hanover, Maryland, Rickey Compton (Gail) of Richland, Lori Mense (John) of Stafford, Virginia; son-in-law: Phil Todd of Buckhorn; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by two sisters: Maxine Becktold and Joyce Kinney; and one daughter: Brenda Todd. Funeral services were held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert with Pastor Mike Curtis officiating. The songs “Amazing Grace”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Taps” were played. Serving as escorts were the United States Army. Burial with military honors followed in the Colley Hollow Cemetery of Pulaski County. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harold Compton to the Faith Baptist Church Building Fund and may be left at the funeral home.