Charles William Campbell Sr.

Charles William Campbell, Sr., 85, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 28, 1941, in Clinton, he was the son of William Henry Campbell and Blanche Fanny Atterbery Campbell.

On July 13, 1963, Charles married Carolyn Connilas Hill in Clinton. Together they shared 58 years of marriage until her passing on October 7, 2021. He worked for 25 years at the General Motors Leeds Plant in Kansas City before transferring to the General Motors Parts Warehouse in Reno, Nevada, where he continued his career for another 15 years.

A man of deep faith, Charles served as a deacon for many years, including at Life Ministries in Clinton. He and Carolyn were longtime members of the Assembly of God Church in Reno. He had a genuine heart for outreach, particularly to the homeless community in Reno, and found joy in sharing the story of Jesus with everyone he met. He loved people from all walks of life, and his greatest happiness came from being surrounded by his family. He also enjoyed playing pool, cards, and participating in Bible study.

Charles is survived by his sons, Charles Campbell, Jr. (Patti) of Kansas City, Missouri, and Wesley Campbell (Tonya) of Clinton, Missouri; his daughter, Loretta Velazquez (Anthony) of Clinton, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Calvin, J.J., Janna, Caleb, Ryan, Jill, Courtney, Aaron, and Ezekiel; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, his parents, and his two sisters, Donna Millam and Elizabeth Dunning.