Charles Hudson Campbell, Sr.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Charles Hudson Campbell, Sr., 91, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home.

Charles was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to George and Susie Smith Campbell. Charles was a graduate of Abilene High School in Abilene, Texas. He graduated with Fess Parker and let everyone know he went to school with a celebrity. For 60 years, he was the owner and operator of Campbell Distributing Company. He served his country with honor during World War II in the United States Air Force and was a member of St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Charles served in many capacities in the Blytheville community. In 1978, he was president of the Blytheville Chamber of Commerce. Charles was a past member of the civil service commission where he served as commissioner, and was the former president of the Base Community Council. Charles liked to water ski, duck hunt, fish, and was an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Campbell; his parents; and brother, George Campbell, Jr.

Charles leaves four children, Carolyn Bradford (Eddie) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Charlotte Storm of Avon, Florida, Christie Williams (Kent) of Blytheville, and Charles Campbell, Jr. of Blytheville; step-daughter, CeCe Jones of Blytheville; sister, Sue Johnson of Sun City, California; six grandchildren, James Snow, Jr., Laney Metz, Michael Storm, Matthew Storm, Chas Campbell, and Colin Campbell; and four great-grandchildren, Hudson Metz, Avery Snow, Brylee Snow, and Forrest Drake Hudson Campbell.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1st at 1:30 p.m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church with Rev. Scott Trotter officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Cobb Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through ESA, 1008 Montclair, Blytheville, Arkansas 72315, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 597, Blytheville, Arkansas 72315, or Unity Hospice Care, 1231 Highway 77 Suite 2, Marion, Arkansas 72364. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.