06/7/1931 – 05/1/2022
Sumter
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, burial with full military honors will be in Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Visitation
Charlie’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Retired Master Sergeant Charlie Eugene Campbell, 90, husband of Winnie Reardon Campbell, died Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home in Sumter.
Mr. Campbell was born June 7, 1931, in Bulloch County, Georgia, a son of the late Eugene W. Campbell and Anna Lou Simmons Campbell. He was a graduate of Marvin Pittman High School in Georgia and earned associate degrees in welding and machine tooling at Williamsburg Technical College. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 22 years in the US Air Force, where he served in Korea and Vietnam in the Air Police. He retired from SC Department of Transportation after 25 years. Charlie was a great outdoorsman, enjoying both hunting and fishing. He was a NASCAR fan and a fan of dirt track racing. He even worked on the pit crew for Hammond Racing. Charlie was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. He loved his God, his country, and his family.
Surviving Mr. Campbell, in addition to his wife of 64 years, Winnie, are: a son, Charlie “Chuck” (Eileen) Campbell of Greeleyville; 2 daughters, Vivian (Eddie) Hynes and Andrea Summey, both of Sumter; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews; 2 wonderful caregivers, Lisa and Michelle; and his fur baby Snowflake. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by a son-in-law, David Summey and siblings, Frank (Sue) Campbell, J.W. (Milre) Campbell, Juanita (Buddy) Pylant, and Fred Campbell.
Funeral services will be 3 PM Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, burial with full military honors will be in Midway Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Charlie’s family will greet friends 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Mrs. Jean and family so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Charlie may God wrap his arms around you and your family during this difficult time.
Winnie, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Theresa Gamble Lassiter
Winnie Jean Chuck,Vivian,Andrea sorry for your loss praying for all
So sorry for your loss may you find comfort in family,friends and God
So sorry for your loss, I still remember the day he came to Greeleyville Elementary when he came home from Vietnam.
RIP Mr.Campbell💙🕯💙
My heartfelt condolences to the family🙏🏽
Jean so sorry to hear about Charlie. The comfort I have gotten is that last breath he took here he slipped right into the presence of the Lord, and we will one day be together forever and no more parting, that’s a promise from Jesus. What a day that will be. Our condolences with you and your family. I love you ❤️
Winnie Jean and family, I am so sorry for your loss. The death of a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences one can face. At times, the loss can seem unbearable. Just remember the Bible promises, “God is near to those broken in heart and He will sustain you”. I’ll keep you in my prayers. Bertha-Ann
Dear Andrea, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of your father. Please know that we are thinking of you in Christian love and prayers and want to help in any way we can. Love in Christ, Bill, Carole, & Family
My sincere condolences to Winnie Jean and the family. I remember that Mr. Charlie was almost always
happy…smiling and laughing. I remember the fishing trips that he took my dad and I on.