Background
Compton, Carnis Eugene was born on June 20, 1948 in Grundy, Virginia, United States. Son of Virginia Hughart.
Compton, Carnis Eugene was born on June 20, 1948 in Grundy, Virginia, United States. Son of Virginia Hughart.
Bachelor, University of Virginia-Clinch Valley, Wise, 1976; Juris Doctor, Campbell College, 1979.
Associate, John L. Bagwell, Professional Corporation, Grundy, 1979; partner, Bagwell & Compton, Professional Corporation, Grundy, 1980-1982; partner, Watts & Compton, Deland, Florida, 1982; private practice, Honaker, Virginia, 1982-1986; partner, Compton & Jessee, Professional Corporation, Abingdon, Virginia, 1986-1987; private practice, Honaker, 1987-1988; private practice, Lebanon, Virginia, since 1988.
Secretary Buchanan County Republican Party, Grundy, 1980. Chairman Reagan/Bush Committee-Buchanan County, Grundy, 1980. Republican candidate 40th State Senatorial District, Virginia, 1983.
Member Young Republicans of CVC, Wise, 1975. With United States Air Force, 1967-1973, Vietnam. Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (committee member, district governor 1995-1996), Russell County Bar Association (president 1989), Florida State Bar, American Legion.
Married Dollie McGlothlin, August 24, 1966. Children: Wade Trent, Nicholas Brian.