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Obituary for Larry Elmore Compton Larry Elmore Compton
Roanoke Native Loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles, Fur Babies

Larry Elmore Compton, age 58, of Salem, Virginia, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem.

He was born December 15, 1956 in Roanoke, Virginia, to Virginia Sink Smith and the late Alvah Holland Compton.

He was formerly employed by Elizabeth Arden, and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and his two fur babies, Max and Molly.

He is survived by his mother and step father, Virginia and Andrew Smith of Salem; a son, Josh Compton of Salem; a sister, Fay Harlow and husband, Jay of Eagle Rock; his former wife, Sharon Compton of Salem; his former mother-in-law, Barbara Mayes of Roanoke; a special cousin, Mike Hamblin; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem with Reverend Warren Brown officiating. Interment will follow.

The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.