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Carlisle Caston Campbell, Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, lost his courageous battle with cancer April 30, 2012. He was surrounded by family and friends. Carlisle was born in Eden, North Carolina, on June 11, 1930 to Carlisle and Amy Campbell. He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After serving in the U.S. Air Force he returned to school and received another degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Western Electric on the anti-missile program before coming to NASA in 1962. During his 50 years at NASA, Carlisle received numerous awards including the Engineering Legacy Award, Manned Flight Achievement and the 50 Year Service Award. Carlisle had many talents: painting, woodworking and writing poetry, but sculpting was his special gift. He loved hiking and canoeing and enjoyed outdoor activities with many friends in The Outdoor Club sponsored by College of the Mainland. Carlisle was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife of 50 years, Grace; daughter and son-in-law, Carmen and Phil Crabtree of Seabrook; son Carlisle "Rusty" Campbell of Germany; six grandchildren, Hunter and Danielle Sedgwick, Brady, Amanda, Caleigh Crabtree and Cody Campbell; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Endicott, Asheville, N.C. and Mrs. Edward S. Cook, Fayetteville, N.C.; brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Johnson, Greensboro, N.C.; sister-in-law, Sylvia Payne, King, N.C.; five nieces, four nephews and countless friends. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. A visitation was held on Saturday, May 5 at Crowder Funeral Home. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 6, at Seabrook Methodist Church with a reception following at the Senior Center Building in Seabrook. Entombment will be in the Lawson Cemetery in Eden, N.C. on Saturday, May 12 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Building Committee, Seabrook Methodist Church, 3300 Lakeside Dr. Seabrook, TX 77586. The family wishes to thank the wonderful people at M.D. Anderson for guiding them through his fight with cancer and also the Odyssey Hospice for their loving care during Carlisle's final days.
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Carlisle canoeing on Village Creek - March 2010 - copy of a copy
Ann Abernathy
May 11, 2012
Tim Gregg
May 11, 2012
It was a privilege to have known Carlisle and I wish I would have had the chance to know him better. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in loving and eternal peace.
Richrd Thomas
May 9, 2012
A long life friend is gone and I will miss him. Carlisle was the best person in every way as we worked and played together through public school, scouting and church. My heartfelt sympathy to Grace and the family. Richard Thomas
Ann Abernathy
May 8, 2012
I met Carlisle on a COM Outdoor Club trip – one of many that we were on together. Carlisle was always considerate, kind, and helpful. I remember one occasion when I had trouble putting up my tent in the dark and had worked up a sweat. Carlisle and Kim were kind enough to go with me down to the river in the dark for a cooling dip (clothes and all). Our club trips never arrived at our destination in daylight (more like after midnight) and we had to get used to setting up camp in the dark but we never went to bed without first sitting around talking in the dark and looking at the stars. What I regret was that I never had a chance to canoe with Carlisle. He was always taken by others because of his canoeing skills and pleasant demeanor.
Carlisle on the Goodwater Trail - Jan 2010 and now on to his Next Great Adventure
Ann Abernathy
May 8, 2012
May 4, 2012
I knew Carlisle for quite a few years when I worked in ES and I considered him a good friend and a pleasure to visit with him some times for "business" or during lunch hour. My most sincere codolences to all the family. I keep in touch through friends like Jerry McCullough and Larry Ratcliff.
Sincerely,
Norberto R. Gonzalez
Retired and now living in Eagle Pass TX, our home town.
Carl Martin
May 4, 2012
I met Carlisle in 2007 as we worked together on a special project at NASA. Carlisle was a recognized expert in landing gear and brakes and it was a privilege to learn from him. He was always enthusiastic, patient and kind, and a joy to work with. May God Bless you all.
Sandy McHone
May 3, 2012
I met Carlisle in The Outdoor Club from College of the Mainland. When he found out that I grew up eighteen miles from him in North Carolina, we knew we had a special bond. He was a super canoe partner, hiking buddy and wonderful friend. I feel so blessed to have known him
Jeannette and Vince Darcy
May 3, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to Grace, Carmen, Phil, and Rusty. It was such a great blessing to count Carlisle as our friend in life. He will be greatly missed and always remembered.
John and Diana Schliesing
May 3, 2012
I have had the pleasure of working with Carlisle and seeing the impact and witness of his life on all who came into contact with him. Carlisle was always so much fun to be around, with his stories about canoeing, bow hunting, and hiking. He was a very loving compassionate family man, who will be greatly missed by all of us.
Harold Doiron
May 3, 2012
It was my priviledge and honor to have known and worked with Carlisle Campbell since the 1960's. He was always the gentleman and dedicated engineer with clear and helpful guidance for me. Just about a month ago, at a funeral wake for another colleague, we had a frank and deeply moving discussion about his limited time on earth, our shared faith in a life everlasting, and how much he was enjoying this special, but limited, time with friends and family. We shared a time of prayer that evening and a few follow-up emails that were very special to me. My prayer is that the example of this kind, deeply faithful, and gentle man will serve to bring others to know Jesus Christ as intimately as he did.
May 3, 2012
May you be comforted by PSALMS 102:17.
Bob Emerson
May 3, 2012
As a colleague from KSC, I want to say that he will be truly missed. He was a valuable asset to the Shuttle team and to NASA as a whole. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Derrick Johnson
May 3, 2012
Uncle Carlisle will always be a legend to me and the Johnson family- we love him and were always so proud to say "that's my uncle, brother-in-law, friend." He lived what he loved...NASA, exploring the earth, art, and loving his family and friends. His unique spirit will always be with us and his soul cherished forever. We will miss you dearly Uncle Carlisle.
May 3, 2012
Our family felt honored to always be able to say, "Carisle is our brother-in-law & uncle to our children". His very strong, kind and gentle personality will be missed so much & he has forever left his footprints across all our hearts.
Bill & Carol Johnson
Greensboro, N.C.
Karen Bernstein
May 3, 2012
Carlisle will be missed much by his friends and colleagues at JSC. His honest and focused approach to his work during these past few months was incredible to witness. He showed each of us how to live each day to its fullest. My condolences to Grace and the Campbell family.
Will Decker
May 3, 2012
I really enjoyed working with Carlisle and hearing his many stories of working at NASA, boiled peanuts and his outdoor adventures. It was an honor to know you and work with you. We miss having you around.
Sherry Johnson
May 3, 2012
I will truely miss Uncle Carlisle. I have many fond memories to hold in my heart and share. A wonderful man.
Courtney Holmes (Sidman)
May 3, 2012
Carlisle was a very dear friend of my family's. My siblings and I grew up down the street from Gracie and him. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by so many. Gracie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Harness
May 2, 2012
We are so saddened to learn of Carlisle's passing. We go back so many years when our boys played ball together. We were so happy to see Rusty when he was here on one of his recent visits. He told us both of his parents were not in good health. So sorry that we did not follow-up with a visit. Our prayers are with Grace and the family.
Bob and Linda Harness and family
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