He attended North Texas University where he met Mary Dee Weeks and they were married in 1956. Ross is survived by his children Sharon Williamson, Kay Shaw, Judith Wren and Donald Compton; by his grandchildren Kelli Williamson, Tammi Williamson, Blake Shaw and Blaine Shaw; as well as by his brother Lewis Compton and his family.

Dr. Compton taught Chemistry at Texas State University for 53 years, retiring in 2019. He also taught Sunday school in the First United Methodist Church of San Marcos and sang in the choir. He loved to travel with his family and was a long time Boy Scout Master. In recent years, Ross enjoyed tennis, golf, yoga, tai chi, Spanish lessons and playing mariachi music with his trumpet.

To share fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Compton family, please visit www.PenningtonFuneralHome.com. Visitation at Pennington Funeral Home, Thursday, March 11 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral service at First United Methodist Church Friday, March 12 at 10:00 AM. Graveside service at the San Marcos City Cemetery March 12 at 11:30 AM.

Donations may be made to the Scholarship in memory of Ross Compton (Chemistry/Biochemistry Excellence Fund):

Texas State University

Advancement Services JCK 480

601 University Dr.

San Marcos, Texas 78666

Arrangements in care of Pennington Funeral Home, 323 N. Comanche, San Marcos, Texas 78666. 512-353-4311 ~ www.penningtonfuneralhome.com