Gene Campbell, 77, of Bosqueville, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Sunday, February 23, at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Gene was born November 30, 1936 in McLennan County to Raymond and Elsie (Arnold) Campbell. After schooling, he valiantly served our country in the Navy Reserve. Gene was a life long dairy farmer in the Bosqueville area. He enjoyed hunting and fishing trips in Colorado. Besides being an avid hunter and fisherman, Gene truly loved spending time with his grandchildren, attending as many of their sporting events and agriculture shows as possible; his most recent adventures took him to Abilene in 2009 with Bradley for an Ag. show at the West Texas State Fair, and again in 2011, when he traveled to Portland, OR with his granddaughter Miranda for her Little League Softball World Series.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, JoAnn Rowland.
Survivors include his wife "Charlee" Campbell of Bosqueville; two sons, Mike Campbell and wife Brenda of Bosqueville, and Mark Campbell and wife Vicki, also of Bosqueville; one daughter, Melissa Youmans and husband Fred of Waco; two step-children, Doni Powell and husband Wayne of Salado, and Neil Farmer of Waco; eight grandchildren, Bradley Campbell, Amber Gates, Kyle Youmans, Miranda Youmans, April Cummings, Courtney Richter, Zachary Roy, and Wesley McNew; three great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Colton, and Kaiden; two brothers, Donald Campbell of Bosqueville, and Johnny Campbell and wife Kim of Clifton; his beloved dog, Sam; as well as many other dear family members and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bosqueville ISD Agriculture Department, c/o Charles Prause, who can be contacted at 254-495-4630.
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so sorry for your loss
Gene had a hay truck in the early 60s. His dad bailed hay and would get the sons to help out. I pitched in on one occasion that I remember real well. We had a great time. I was only 11 or 12 years old. Gene mostly needed a driver, but I insisted on loading, so we traded out some on jobs.
When I was doing the driving, I guess Gene or Van (One of the helpers), must have thought I was deaf. When we had a load and the stacker hollered whoa, they hollered so loud I thought I needed to make an emergency stop; nearly threw the stacker off the top of the hay once or twice. I finally learned not to stomp on the brakes.
I appreciate Gene. My condolences to Gene’s family.
Our hearts and prayers are with the family. God bless
Gene – sometimes an older brother, sometimes a father and always one of my best friends.
Our prayers and thoughts with your family.
John & Sharon
Salem, Oregon
So sorry to hear about Gene Raymond’s passing.Iknew the entire family long ago.I attended Bosqueville School long ago with Gene,Donald,and Johnny..
Take care and GOD Bless..
My Daddy, "Pete" loved Gene all his life. I always saw Daddy’s face looking back at me when I looked at Gene. He was much larger, but they looked so much alike it made me smile. Hope they have dairy farms in heaven.
Dear Campbell Family,
My heart is heavy to have to say goodbye to Gene Raymond. I have many fond childhood memories of hanging out in the dairy barn watching him milk the cows. I was a chatterbox city kid with a million questions about the cows, milking machines etc…he answered every one in his slow Texas drawl.
My prayer to his wife and each one of his kids and family members, is the Lord will wrap his loving arms around you and heal your broken hearts.
Love to all,
Suzan Dosier Jones