Thurman "Scottie" Compton

Thurman Compton, who many knew him as Scottie, born March 30, 1946, in Charleston, WV has passed away October 24, 2026, at Webster Health with his daughter by his side. He was married 57 years to the love of his life Areta Compton.

He was a 30 plus year coal miner having worked for both Island Creek Coal Company and Consolidated Coal. He belonged to Local 1466 union for over 50 years. He was a hard worker and devoted husband and dad.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a Christian by faith and enjoyed reading scriptures from the Bible.

Thurman is survived by his wife of 57 years, Areta Compton, his daughter, Karen and her husband Bill Spangler of Beckley, WV, his brother, Junior and his wife Barbara Compton, and his sister Polly Green, both from Cowen, WV and Anasa Short who he loved like a daughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lula Compton, his brothers, Buck, George, Lovell, Cecil and Jimmy Compton and his sisters Teenie Roberts and Kathryn Flangen.

Thurman will be remembered by his family and friends with love, happiness and good memories.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm at Morris Funeral Home, 160 Railroad Avenue, Cowen, WV with Pastor Bud Cochran officiating.  Family and friends will be received for visitation on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 1200 until 2:00 p.m. at Morris Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Beaver Run Cemetery in Bolair, WV. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com

Services are entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.