Gregory Mark Compton was born on December 2, 1953 and passed away on November 27, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born to Clifford and Patricia Compton in Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by both parents; his son, Christopher Compton; sister, Cindy; and his brother, Michael.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, of 50 years; his children, Jancee Schuerger, Daniel Compton, Matthew Compton; his grandchildren, Trevor Hampton, Karastyn Schuerger, Danielle Kirkendoll, Anna Compton, Cole Compton, Claire Compton, Kristopher Compton, Gabe Compton, Adison Brant and Sebastian Brant; and his great-grandchildren, Charlotte Hampton and Avery Kirkendoll.

Greg spent more than 20 years working with the Salina Fire Department where he started out as an EMT. He then became a firefighter and returned to school to become a paramedic and then a registered nurse. Greg advanced to the ranking of lieutenant before he left the fire department in 1997.

He spent several years in Missouri continuing his nursing career. After moving back to Salina, he worked at Salina Regional in the cath-lab before taking a position at Fort Riley in the ER. Greg retired in 2016 to concentrate on his duties as grandfather and husband.