Wendell D. Campbell, 69, of Oneida Valley Rd., West Sunbury, formerly of Fairview, passed away late Wednesday evening, May 6, 2020 in the comfort of his home while in the presence of his wife and family.
Wendell was born in Tarentum on November 25, 1950. He was the son of the late Cyril Paul and Ina Jane McMillen Campbell.
He was a 1969 graduate of Knox High School. He was a member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church. Wendell served in the U.S. Army between 1970 – 1976 during the Vietnam era. Wendell was a lifelong truck driver, and owner-operator. Mr. Campbell was employed by Superior Carriers in Karns City; he retired as the terminal manager following 34 years of service. He was a member of Argyle Lodge F&AM #540 in Chicora and The American Legion.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Pamela Barnhart Campbell, whom he married in Fenelton on December 18, 1971.
In addition to his wife, Wendell is survived by four sons, Michael Scott Campbell and his wife, Lynn, Christopher John Campbell, Shaun Stanley Campbell and his wife, Kristi, and Jeffrey D. Campbell and his wife, Shelley; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Rutherford and her husband, Brian, Jennifer Elaine Bush, and Heather Lynn Miller and her fiancé, Josh; nine granddaughters, 15 grandsons; two sisters, Marlene Brown and Cindy Spencer, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Phipps and a brother, Stanley Paul Campbell.
A private memorial service officiated by Rev. David Perry will be held at the Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hile Funeral Home of Karns City. For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.