Rufus Compson

Captain Rufus Tucker Compson is the husband of Cisley Compson, and is the father of Gussie, Madison, Ladonna, and Bud. According to Ladonna, her father met her mother when he bought back her trumpet, which she had to sell because she was broke.

Rufus is a member of the Army Corps of Engineers. As such, he is often away from home for extended periods of time, which his children at times have a hard time dealing with. Despite this, he cares deeply for his children and tries to make time for them if at all possible.

Arthur

 * 1601. Based on a True Story
 * 1701a. Show Off
 * 1702a. Adventures in Budylon
 * 1807b. Messy Dress Mess
 * 1810. Shelter from the Storm