Obituary for Ronald Lee Campbell

RONALD LEE CAMPBELL

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 and 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 more than 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 may visit from 11 till 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

 Rev. Mike Holman will conduct the Funeral Services at 1 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 will follow 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 .