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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Samuel G.
Campbell
October 18, 1934 – May 10, 2023
Samuel G. CampBell, 88, of Kendallville died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born October 18, 1934, in Auburn to Cleo "Bud" Arthur and Maxine Eldora (Shutt) CampBell.
On March 25, 2000, in Kendallville he married Carol Miller. She survives in Kendallville.
He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Mr. CampBell had been a truck driver for many years. He had also worked as a manager at several restaurants and grocery stores, was a shipping manager at Indiana Insulated Wire, and had worked at the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste District.
He was a member of the Kendallville American Legion Post 86 and Sons of the Legion, where he had been a past commander and a life member of the Kendallville Moose.
Sam enjoyed bowling and was a recycler. He was a proud member of his family's four generations bowling team. He was also the only bowler in Kendallville to win the Men's Bowling Tournament with his father and his son, and they earned that honor twice.
Also surviving are six sons, Gregory CampBell of Clearwater, Florida, Jeffrey CampBell of Clearwater, Florida, Samuel (Alexandria) CampBell, II of Pleasant Lake, Jeremy (Natasha) CampBell of Avilla, Tyler CampBell of Auburn, and Michael (Angela) Fry of Avilla; two daughters, Tamara Mullins of Kendallville and Julia (Joel) Frymier of Columbus, Ohio; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 4 great great-grandchildren; a brother, Jerry (Sandra) CampBell of Kendallville; a brother-in-law, Dave Barhan of San Leon, Texas; and three sisters-in-law, Linda (Dan Soper) Huff of Auburn, Patsy (Mike) Bodenhafer of Kendallville, and Betty CampBell of Kendallville.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael CampBell; a son-in-law, Verlie Mullins; a daughter-in-law, Diana CampBell; a grandson, Skyler CampBell; a brother, Robert CampBell; and a sister, Nancy Ann CampBell.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 12 Noon at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendalville with Pastor Regan Ford officiating.
Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
Honor guard services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard.
Honorary and active pallbearers are his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers are Sabrina CampBell, Meredith CampBell, Nancy Catarelli, Heather Smith, Joshua CampBell, Rex Rossman, Megan Rittermeyer, Tylisa Edwards, Kendra CampBell, Dustin Fry, Rheanna Lucero, Alexis Wilson, Marcus Fry, TJ Fry, Bradyn CampBell, Evan CampBell, Lani Zizelman, Lucas-James CampBell, Chase CampBell, Noah CampBell, Lance Fry. Active pallbearers are Gregory CampBell, II, Jeffrey CampBell, II, Zachary Dunn, Brandon CampBell, Jacob Slater, and Lukus Fry.
Visitation is Monday, May 15, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, May 16, 2023, one hour prior to the funeral services all at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials may be directed to the Kendallville American Legion Post 86.
View a video tribute after Monday or share memories and condolences at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com
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