Shelby J. Campbell of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on September 15, 2019 at 82 years of age. He was born on September 15, 1937 to Butler and Grace (Cathey) Campbell in Stoney Point, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Wren Campbell of the home, two daughters, Elizabeth Harper of West Palm Beach, Fl. and Janet Martinez and husband Jimmy of Searcy, Arkansas. Two grandchildren, Kelci Campbell and Clayton Boggs. Three great grandchildren, Selby Campbell, Easton Campbell and Elliott Boggs. One niece, June Darneal, five nephews, Charles Campbell, Everett Campbell, Larry Campbell, Jerry Greenwood and Dennis Reed.
Shelby is preceded in death by his parents, Butler and Grace Campbell, one brother, Roy Lee Campbell, four sisters, Mattie Greenwood, Jane Reed, Peggy Clark and June Lamb. One nephew, Ronnie Reed.
He was a member of Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church in Spiro, Oklahoma. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having participated in Operation Hardtack I, Atomic Testing, Enewetak Atoll, Pacific Proving Grounds.
A friends and family gathering will be on September 18, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, Oklahoma.
A private family graveside service will be at a later date.
To sign Mr. Campbell’s online guestbook, please visit www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com
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