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COMPTON -- CMSgt William Joseph (Joe), loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque on February 17, 2004. He was born in Albuquerque on February 14, 1948 and was a life long resident of New Mexico. Joe enlisted in the New Mexico Air National Guard in 1966 then became a full-time Guardsman in 1972. He served in Vietnam with the New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Fighter Group. At the time of his death, he was still a current member, as the Component Repair Branch Chief. CMSgt Compton was a decorated Senior NCO, having earned numerous honors to include: the AF Meritorious Service Medal, AF Commendation Medal-2 devices, AF Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal-4 devices. He was an active member of the Enlisted Association of the United States, and served on the Executive board for many years. Joe was also active in the Chiefs Council, which promotes the esprit de corps for the members of the Guard, their families, and the community. He received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Albuquerque in 1975. Joe never met a stranger he didn't learn to know or a fish he didn't want to catch. The hobby that took most of his time was helping others. His mother and father, Collette Clara and William Robert Compton, precede him in death. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan, daughters Sheri Lorraine and Lt. Christine Marie Compton, a brother John Robert Compton, and many cousins and very dear friends, who will miss him greatly. The family would like to thank the many expressions of sympathy they have received. Services will be held at Central United Methodist, 1615 Copper NE, on Monday, February 23rd at 11:00 AM with internment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN, 38101-9929.
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2004