Claude Campbell

Obituaries

Tuesday, 05 April 2022 12:54

Claude Henry Campbell, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Grant Memorial Chapel with Bro. Keith Hodges and Bro. Harold Kelly officiating. Burial followed in Free Home Cemetery.
Claude was born on Thursday, July 8, 1937 in Grant. He was a hard worker all his life and married Dorothy at the age of 17. He worked every job he could find to support his growing family.

In 1965 he managed a Texaco station at night, becoming a consignee in 1969. He became a distributor for their products in 1975 and formed Campbell & Sons Oil Co., which became one of the largest distributors for Texaco products in Alabama. When he retired in 1989 at the age of 52, he left his sons in charge of the business. In retirement, he and Dorothy spent many winters in Florida playing golf. They started a cattle farm in Grant before selling out in 2005 after 17 years. Claude was a gun and knife collector and enjoyed hunting trips with his sons and nephew, as well as many vacations with Dorothy. Over the years, they made close friendships from near and far that remain with them today. He leaves a lasting legacy with his family and friends and encourages everyone to live by his motto: “If you can’t be on time, be early.”

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Campbell; children, LaBronn (Cathy) Campbell, Tony (JoJo) Campbell, Alan (Michelle) Campbell; grandchildren, Mark Campbell, Shane (Brooke) Campbell, Amery (Forrest) Freeman, Halea (Joe) Vonderheide, Lindsey Dardin, Conway (Casey) Campbell, Shelby (Josh) Campbell; great-grandchildren, Abby and Stella Campbell, Jack Buchanan, Bryce and Jeanne McGahey, August Campbell; nephew, Dr. Michael (Lisa) Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zelma and Ira Campbell; brother, James Campbell; sisters, Geraldine Kirkland, Julie Tucker.

In lieu of flowers, Claude requested you help a family in need in his memory.