Frank Everett Campbell (1916-1990)

Frank Everett Campbell was born near Dixon on October 1, 1916, the son of James Riley and Sarah Adalin Davis Campbell and passed away in his home on July 2, 1990. He had attained the age of 73 years.

He was united in marriage to June Marso on April 29, 1940 and unto this union three daughters and one son were born. She preceded him in death February 21, 1987.

Frank is survived by his daughters and son-in-laws, Carol and Ken Carsor and Wanda and Harry Gray of Dixon, and Shirley and Jim Deckard of Warsaw; his son Tom and daughter-in-law Betty of Bend, Oregon; two sisters, Grace Jennings of Dixon and Oma Wooster of Rolla; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, Riley, Archie and Joe and one granddaughter Karen.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Christian Church. He served in W.W.II and was a past Commander and lifetime member of the V.F.W. in Dixon, worked as a carpenter in Dixon most of his adult life, was the caretaker of the Fox Crossing Crossing for many years.

Services were held in the Long Funeral Home in Dixon on Thursday, July 5, 1990 at 10:00 a.m. with Harold Withers officiating. Burial was in the Dixon Cemetery. Organist was Opal Sheppard and soloist was Hazel Schierbaum. Ft. Leonard Wood Military served as pallbearers and gave full military honors at the graveside services.