Lifelong resident Gene Campbell passed from this life Monday, December 31, 2012 at Satanta District Hospital at the age of 82.[it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
He was born October 30, 1930 in Stevens County, the son of Burgis Campbell and the former Ruby Jennings. Gene was a lifetime resident of Hugoton, serving nine years in the United States Army Reserves.
In 1950, Gene and Ila Harper were united in marriage in Clayton, N.M.
Gene was an oil and gas inspector and independent contractor. He also farmed.
A member of the Bethel Friends Church, Mr. Campbell taught Sunday School classes, was the Sunday School Superintendent and enjoyed singing at church.
Survivors include his wife Ila of the home; sons Jerry Campbell and wife Janet of Emporia and Kris Campbell and wife Marreta of Hugoton; daughter Dana Seidle and husband John of Centennial, Co.; his brother Terry Campbell and wife Carol of Hugoton; sister Barbara Walters of Amarillo, Tx.; his seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Those preceding Gene in death include his parents and sister, Yvonne Carlise.
Graveside services were attended Saturday morning, January 5, 2013 in the Hugoton Cemetery. A memorial service followed at the Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton with Pastor Eric Mason and Dave Mason officiating. Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to the Bethel Friends Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S. Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951.[/it-exchange-member-content]