James Ray Compton

Compton

Services for James Ray Compton, 16, Bullard, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Bullard First Baptist Church with the Rev. William M. Compton officiating.

Burial was at Tyler Memorial Park under direction of Tyler Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Compton died Jan. 8, 2008.

He was born April 24, 1991, in Tyler and was a lifelong resident of Bullard. He was a junior at Bullard High School, where he played trumpet in the band and was a member of National Honor Society.

Survivors include his parents, James D. "Buddy" and Shirley Compton, Bullard; aunts, uncles and cousins.

Close friends served as pallbearers.

If desired, memorials may be made to charity of choice.