Joe A. Compion Sr. 55, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his longtime companion, Betty Lovelle; sons, Joe Jr., and Richard Compion; grandson, Achilles Compion; siblings, Louis (Kristi) Compion Jr., Lydia Mateen, Laura (Wade) Jackson, Lisa (Tammy) Scott, Monica Rubio, Juan “Jesse” (Adriana) Aguilar, Jonathan (Lana) Compion; numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lorenzo Encinas, Miguel A. Hernandez Sr., and Ronald “Carlos” Encinas; parents, Louis Compion Sr., and Aurora H. Aguilar-Ventura; granddaughter, Kyra Katrina Compion.

Family and friends may gather to honor and remember his life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 5:00 pm officiated by Pastor J. Calaway at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 11:00 am at All Saints Church, 570 Sibley St. Hammond, IN officiated by Father Eduardo Malagon. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Joe was born October 5, 1966, in Galveston, Texas and grew up in Hammond, Indiana.  He worked in construction as a laborer for many years mostly alongside his brothers, Mike and Carlos and his nephew, Michael.  He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with everyone during special occasions!  Joe loved Elvis and will always be remembered for his funny Elvis impersonations. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.