Background
Compton, Asbury Christian was born on October 24, 1929 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
Compton, Asbury Christian was born on October 24, 1929 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
Bachelor, Washington and Lee University, 1950; Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1953; Doctor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1975.
Member firm, May, Garrett, Miller, Newman & Compton, Richmond, 1957-1966; judge, Law and Equity Court, City of Richmond, 1966-1974; justice, Supreme Court Virginia, Richmond, since 1974.
Trustee Collegiate Schools, Richmond, 1972-1989, Chairman of the Board, 1978-1980. Former chairman administrative board Ginter Park United Methodist Church, Richmond. Former member administrative board Trinity United Methodist Church, Richmond.
Trustee Washington and Lee University, 1978-1990. With United States Navy, 1953-1956, United States Naval Reserve, 1956-1962. Member Virginia Bar Association, Virginia State Bar, Bar Association City Richmond, Washington and Lee University Alumni Association (past president, director), Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Sigma, Phi Alpha Delta.