Mr. Campbell was 91 years of age of 102 North Ray Street. He was a retired foreman for the old Rosena furnace of the Carnegie Illinois Steel Company. He was a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are two sons Elmer Campbell, Cleveland, Ohio, Wesley Campbell this city, one daughter Mrs. Ethel Lloyd this city, two stepsons, Joseph and John Shoaff, of this city; a stepdaughter Mrs. Ruth Dunkerly, Irwin, PA; a half-brother Benjamin Campbell this city; 19 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Two sons and four daughters preceded their father in death.
Services are planned for Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the Howard I. Reynolds funeral home Adams St. with his pastor Dr. J. Calvin Rose officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Park Cemetery.
Source: New Castle News, March 11,1954
Submitted by D. Campbell, November 2, 2001