John Martin Compton

JOHN MARTIN COMPTON, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on Dec. 30, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born on July 6th, 1952 in El Dorado, Ark. to Betty and Jack Compton. He attended Hall High School in Little Rock and graduated in 1970. He went on to earn his bachelors degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. John Compton was a dedicated businessman who loved his lifelong career in Public Finance as a Municipal Bond Trader and Underwriter. He enjoyed golfing with his friends, spending time with his many pets and reading books in his study. His dear wife, Kristin, was the love of his life. John was "Pop" to his two precious grandchildren, Phoebe and Jack Pittman. They were his pride and joy. He was a bright, kind, and well respected friend and family member. John was very loved and will be missed by many. John is preceded in death by his father Buford John Compton and his brother Michael Knox Compton. He is survived by his wife, Kristin Kemp Compton and his daughter, Jacquelyn Compton Pittman (Jeremy). His mother Betty Gibson Compton of Fayetteville. His sister, Virginia and brother Jim (Belinda) of Fayetteville. Along with many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral service will be held in the sanctuary at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church on Thursday Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. Funeral arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Pulaski County, Ark. Children's Hospital and PHUMC. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to his doctors, hospice nurses and in-home caregivers.