Danville Commercial News
Nov. 12, 1996
Charles M. 'Chuck' Campbell
Charles M. 'Chuck' Campbell, 75, of Danville, died at 4:45 a.m. Monday (Nov. 11, 1996) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
He was born Oct. 11, 1921, in Danville, the son of Gene M. and Vera Juvinall Campbell. He married Marjorie Barton on July 28, 1943, in New York City. She survives. He is survived by tow sons, Con (Beth) Campbell of Anacortes, Wash., and Rand (Glenda) Campbell of Danville; four granddaughters, Kristen, Korie, Kelly and Katie.
He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1962 to 1980. He ranked eighth in seniority when he retired. Prior to entering public office, he owned Campbell Insurance Agency. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and for 29 months he was in the Pacific Theater. He had been awarded the Silver Star. He was a member of the Collison United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 210. He had been a Little League Baseball coach at the American Legion ballpark. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a sports fan of all sports.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lakeside Funeral Chapel; Officiating: Rev. Charles B. Motsett; Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; Memorials to Carle Hospice of Danville or St. James United Methodist Church and/or donor's choice.
No comments:
Post a Comment