LeRoy Compton, 76, of Thornton, died July 29, 2009. He was the loving husband of 56 years to Violet Mae; proud father of Katie (Jim) Carpenter, Tim (Gala) Compton, and Lee Compton; grandfather of 7; and great-grandfather of 11. Memorial Service, Monday, 11am, Horan & McConaty Family Chapel in Thornton at 9998 Grant Street. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Denver Zoological Foundation, 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205. Please share your memories of LeRoy and condolences to his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" tab.