Funeral service for Gary Duane Compton will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial with military honors will follow in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin.

The family will greet friends from 6-7 pm Monday at the funeral home.

The service may be viewed by following the livestream link at www.beckerfuneral.com or by visiting the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Facebook page.

Gary Duane Compton was born on November 16, 1950, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Rondal Wilton and Betty Joy (Gibson) Compton. He grew up in Lawton and was a 1969 graduate of Lawton High School.

After graduation, Gary honorably served his country in the United States Army, receiving his discharge in 1972. Following his service, he pursued higher education, earning his bachelor's degree from Cameron University and later his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma, graduating with honors.

Gary began his pharmacy career working alongside his father at Compton's Pharmacy. He later continued his career as a pharmacist at Fort Sill with the Reynolds Army Health Clinic. His professionalism and commitment to excellence were recognized with the Civilian Service Commendation Medal, awarded by the Secretary of the Army, the Department of the Army, and the United States Army.

Gary is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Candice and Bob Kusmer; his son, Ryan Compton; two grandchildren, Dylan and Jen Kusmer; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Karla Davis and Garry and Jan Hover-Gliosci and Joe; his brother and sister-in-law, Steve Compton and Kay; the mother of Gary's children, Mona Urbach; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Rod Compton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Foundation.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com