Robert Wayne Compton
Passed: December 15, 2025
Charleston, WV,
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Robert Wayne Compton
Passed: December 15, 2025
Charleston, WV,
Obituary
Robert Wayne Compton, 58, of Charleston, WV, passed away following complications from surgery on December 15, 2025.
He was born on January 6, 1967, in Charleston, WV, to Bob and Betty (Esken) Compton. Robert was a 1984 graduate of George Washington High School. After earning his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arizona, Robert went on to earn an L.L.M. at the University of Washington. “Go Huskies!” Robert started his law career clerking for Federal Judge, Jim Stuckey. After private practice, he worked for the State of West Virginia in the Public Service Commission, Division of Highways, and finally, The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Leann.
Robert is survived by his wife of 23 years, Hayley Tighe; his mother, Betty Compton; nephews and nieces, Michael Young and Stephanie Spiker, Matthew and Katie Moore, Emily Stern, who followed Robert into law, Jacob Stern, Devan Tighe McLaughlin and Caroline Tighe; great-nephew and nieces, Milo Young, Zella Young, and Alayna and Amelia Moore; and Artemis.
Robert was an avid reader, culinary enthusiast and loving pet owner whose passions included music and philosophy. He was co-captain of the Country Rhodes Scholars.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV. Following the visitation, Robert will be cremated and his ashes spread in the Sonoran Desert, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kanawha County Public Library at https://www.kcpls.org/about/support-the-library/donate .
Condolences may be sent to Robert’s family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
9 responses to Robert Wayne Compton
Deborah VanDervort says:
December 30, 2025
Hayley and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a friend and former coworker. Bob will be greatly missed—gone far too soon. You will all be in my prayers.
Steven Kaz says:
December 22, 2025
I worked with Bob at the PSC. I’m sorry for your loss.
Lisa Lopinsky says:
December 22, 2025
Hayley, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Danny W says:
December 21, 2025
Sending love to Haley and the rest of the fam. So many great memories with you and Bob including the trip to Pittsburgh.
Melinda Jenkins Wines says:
December 21, 2025
To Betty Compton, My family and I used to live on Piedmont Rd. and were friends with you, your husband, and the Esken family. After the I-64 came through, we all kind of lost track of each other. Tonight I just happened to see your son’s obituary and wanted to send my condolences. You and your family were always such wonderful neighbors. I was just a kid when I lived on Piedmont Rd. and always liked it when you would stop and talk to me because you were so kind. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless you and your family.