James Ottis Compton

3/22/1941 - 8/28/2026

James Ottis Compton was 85 years old and passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, MS with close family by his side.

James Ottis Compton “Jimmy” was born in Memphis on March 22, 1941 to Otis Dews Compton and Lillie Mae Hicks. He was the oldest of four siblings and spent his early childhood in Ellendale, TN. He graduated from Nicholas Blackwell H.S. Bartlett in 1960 and spent the next few years working at the local repair shop.

In 1966, he enlisted in the Air Force where he spent the next 20 years stationed around the world. Jimmy rose to the ranks of Sr. Master Sergeant and retired in June of 1986.

Jimmy spent the next forty years as an avid hunter and fisherman. Jimmy enjoyed retirement and loved being outdoors. He was very giving of his time and also his money. He made many charitable donations St Jude and other organizations.

He was preceded in death by his Father Otis Dews, Mother Lillie Mae (Hicks), Brother Billy Sr, and Sister Cathey (Moore).

Jimmy is survived by his Sister Betty Jo (Dooley), and Nephew Billy Jr.