Ronald Campbell

August 23, 2022 at 8:43 p.m.
Ronald Campbell
Ronald Campbell

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Ronald L. Campbell, age 94, of Brookville died Friday, August 19, 2022 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  

Born September 6, 1927 in Brookville he was the son of the late Thomas & Edna (Justice) Campbell.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  On March 24, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Mary F. Thackrey and she survives.  

Ron was retired, having farmed in Franklin County for much of his life.  In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors and time spent with his family.

He attended the Old Franklin United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 of Brookville.

Besides Mary, his loving wife of over 61 years, survivors include six children, Denise Campbell, Joyce Cummins, Douglas Campbell all of Brookville, Rhonda (Grover) Anderson of Cedar Grove, Brent (Gretchen) Campbell of Rushville, and Brian (Cheryl) Campbell of Brookville;  a brother, Howard (Ruth) Campbell of Connersville; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. 

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Gabbard, two sisters, Ruth Campbell and Helen Wilhite, as well as a brother, Harold Campbell.

Family and friends visited on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

 Rev. Mike Holman conducted the Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion followed in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Scholarship Fund.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Campbell family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
(Paid obituary)

Ronald L. Campbell, age 94, of Brookville died Friday, August 19, 2022 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  

Born September 6, 1927 in Brookville he was the son of the late Thomas & Edna (Justice) Campbell.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  On March 24, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Mary F. Thackrey and she survives.  

Ron was retired, having farmed in Franklin County for much of his life.  In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors and time spent with his family.

He attended the Old Franklin United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, as well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles #1129 of Brookville.

Besides Mary, his loving wife of over 61 years, survivors include six children, Denise Campbell, Joyce Cummins, Douglas Campbell all of Brookville, Rhonda (Grover) Anderson of Cedar Grove, Brent (Gretchen) Campbell of Rushville, and Brian (Cheryl) Campbell of Brookville;  a brother, Howard (Ruth) Campbell of Connersville; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. 

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Gabbard, two sisters, Ruth Campbell and Helen Wilhite, as well as a brother, Harold Campbell.

Family and friends visited on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

 Rev. Mike Holman conducted the Funeral Services at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion followed in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion Scholarship Fund.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Campbell family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .
(Paid obituary)

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