MT. PLEASANT, IN
Emil F. (Maverick) Campbell, 78, passed away, February 14, 2011 at his home.
He was born on July 4, 1932 to Herchel and Stella May (Irvine) Campbell in Cains Store, Kentucky. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he married Carolyn Reynolds on October 1, 1955 in Eaton.
Emil retired from Delco Battery after 37 years of employment, was a member of the UAW, and also worked for Ebright’s Orchard many years ago. He was a resident of the Mt. Pleasant area for over 20 years, and enjoyed gardening and woodworking.
Emil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Campbell, his children: Larry Wayne Campbell (wife, Emily), Muncie, Shonda Kay Cambell, Muncie, and Cheryl Renee Hayes (husband, Joseph L.) also of Muncie; grandchildren: Megan Smith, Michael, Jeffery, Ember, David, and Autumn Campbell, sisters: June Brewster, of Russell Springs, KY, and Lois Terry, Bronston, KY, sister-in-law, Joyce Campbell, Mt. Pleasant, daughter-in-law, Cathy Campbell, Muncie and 6 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sherri Lynn Campbell in 1966 , a son, Gail Lee Campbell in 2009, and a brother Glen Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton, with Rev. Kirby Garrett presiding. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard.
Visitation will be on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. and one hour prior to services Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com
