Thomas William Campbell, Sr.

Dateline-Laurens, SC
Thomas William Campbell, Sr., age 85 of 3364 Trinity Church Road died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Laurens County and was a son of the late William Vangillion and Ione Taylor Campbell.
Mr. Campbell retired from Sears as a store manager before going into business for himself as owner of Campbell Appliance and Service. He was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and was active as a Shriner, Mason and member of the Exchange Club and Gideon’s. He also served his country in WWII in the US Navy.
Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Hill Campbell of the home; three sons, Thomas William Campbell, Jr. of Greenville, Berry Allen Campbell of Lexington, KY, Wayne Taylor Campbell of Gray Court; two daughters, Freida Annette Farmer of Clinton and Jo Ann Brown of Guatemala; three brothers, John Henry Campbell of Greenville, Taylor Campbell of Greenwood, Cecil Campbell of Berryville, VA; two sisters, Frances Thackston of Simpsonville, Mary Jane Templeton of Spartanburg; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Billy Campbell and Edwin Campbell and a sister, Virginia Campbell Smith.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, Alzheimer’s Association., Gideon’s or a charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com
Gray Funeral Home of Laurens