Charles Abraham Campbell

Charles Abraham Campbell, age 86, of Jefferson City, died Monday, October 19, 2009, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City.
He was born June 10, 1923, in Russellville, a son of Elmer and Georgia Murray Campbell. On October 10, 1949, Charles was united in marriage to Edrie May Scrivner and she preceded him in death November 16, 2007.
He was a Navy veteran, serving his country in World War II. While in the Navy he served on the landing crew of aircraft carriers and did a tour of duty aboard a submarine.
Following his discharge from the military, Charles worked on a bridge crew in the area. He later drove a gas transport truck for TDC, worked for Selmier-Peerless Towel and Linen, operated Campbell's Conoco at the corner of Mulberry and McCarty, worked at Norman's Auto Supply and sold Reliable Life Insurance, all in Jefferson City.
He had served on the school board of the Eugene School District. Charles enjoyed working on his farm and having coffee at the local coffee shops.
He is survived by two children, Joy Rybak and husband Frank and Chuck Campbell and wife Terry all of Jefferson City; one sister, Helen Maechling of Bridgeton; four grandchildren, Scott Rybak, Erika Blanco, Joe Lopez and Sade Campbell, eight grandchildren, Tim Murray, Jason Blanco, Sylvia Blanco, David Blanco, Brent Blanco, Isaac Lopez, Samuel Lopez and Amanda Rybak, also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Charles was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Emerson Campbell and three sisters, Edna Scott, Myrtle Felber and May Robertson.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24, at the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville with Pastor Lisa Deutsch officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Eugene.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.