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Eugene Campbell
EUGENE W. CAMPBELL
Grinnell
Eugene W. Campbell, 88 of Grinnell, died May 16, 2016, at his home.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, with the Rev. John Epperson officiating. Pallbearers will be Jayden Brown, Todd, Jason, Jarred, Lilly and Bruce Campbell, Teagan Crady and Kevin "Bodie" King. Honorary bearers will be Jerry Baltisberger, Ron Heishman, Vern Jarvello, Larry Manning, Gene May, Russ Sadler and Jim Schultz. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery, Grinnell.
Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Eugene W. Campbell Memorial Fund.
Gene was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Marshalltown, the son of Stewart and Clara Dost Campbell. He was a 1945 graduate of Newburg High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
On Nov. 11, 1950, he was united in marriage with Byrna Jean Doud in Newton. The couple lived in Grinnell, where he owned and operated C & K Transfer for more than 65 years.
Gene was a member of Grinnell Elks, where he was a recipient of Elk of the Year, Grinnell Odd Fellows, Eagles Club and Lions Club. He also was a member of Iowa Truckers Association and recognized by the Iowa Transportation Museum in Grinnell.
He was very active in the Grinnell Community as a supporter of Grinnell athletic teams and through various business organizations.
Gene was beloved by his family and friends. He was a prominent business person and held strong ethical values. He was considered a good man by many and was not afraid to extend his hand to those in need. He enjoyed bowling and playing fastpitch softball in his younger years.
Survivors include three children, Patricia (Steven) Cook of Fairfax, Michael (Annie) Campbell of Grinnell and Lori Campbell of Grinnell; five grandchildren, Todd (Denise), Jason, Steffanie (Mark), Amanda and Stephanie (Michael); 10 great-grandchildren, Jarred, Lilly, Jayden, Teagan, Dorian, Arianna, Jamie, Mikaela, Bradley and Andrew; a great-great-grandchild, Sammy; a brother, Bill (Irene) Campbell; brothers-in-law, Bill and Jim Doud; and sister-in-law, Julie Doud.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2000; and one son, David.
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