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Doug Campbell Obituary

CLAYTON, Ill. -- Doug Campbell, 58, of Clayton, died at 11:30 a.m. Monday (May 9, 2011) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Born Dec. 27, 1952, in Quincy, Doug was a son of Robert and Norma Coggeshall Campbell. He married Brenda Anastas on Oct. 19, 2002, at Siloam Springs State Park near Kellerville. She survives.

Doug founded Missouri Creek Studio in Clayton in 1975 and operated the business until his death. He also was employed as an equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local 965. He had been a member of the Lincoln Land Chapter of Safari Club International since 2001, Illinois Taxidermy Association since 1975, and the National Taxidermy Association since 1975. Doug received numerous awards for his excellence in taxidermy and was currently working on mounts for the world competition. He was an official scorer for the Illinois Big Buck Program and also the World Record Book of Exotics.

Doug was 1970 graduate of Central High School.

Survivors in addition to his wife are a daughter, Jessica Wear (Brandon) of Camp Point; a son, Cameron Campbell of Fort Hood, Texas; his mother, Norma Campbell of Clayton; a brother, Todd Campbell of Clayton; two grandchildren, Madyson and Zackary Wear of Camp Point, and Brenda's children, Amanda Graff of Chicago, and Charles Graff of Quincy.

He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton. Burial will be at Howe Cemetery near Clayton.

VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton.

MEMORIALS: Illinois Taxidermy Association or the Grandchildren's Education Fund.

ARRANGEMENTS: Hamilton Funeral Home, Clayton.

WEBSITE: www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.

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Published by Herald-Whig from May 11 to May 13, 2011.

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Tim Thacker

June 1, 2011

So sorry to hear about Doug. A fine man and inspiration to taxidermist everywhere. He will truly be missed. My prayers and condolences to the family. Tim Thacker

Roger Anderson

May 20, 2011

Brenda, Doug was a friend of mine for 30 years and I was shocked at his passing. He has done some beautiful work for me over the years and I will have many fond memories of him whenever I look at his work everyday. A truly talented man is gone. Our prayers are with you and his childern. Roger&Nancy Anderson

Sally Poole

May 17, 2011

All of us at Poole Advertising send you our heart felt condolences. Doug was a pleasure to work with and we really enjoyed hearing from him each year. He will be missed by us and the community.

Claudia Emken

May 16, 2011

Brenda, we are so sorry to learn of Doug's passing. He was a truly nice guy and all of us in the taxidermy world will miss him greatly. May God bless you and your family.

Claudia and Dave Emken

Chris Allison

May 13, 2011

Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, you and your family are in my prayers, God Bless.

Chris Allison

May 12, 2011

My name is Dennis Boden. I am a member of Local 965. I was very sorry to hear about Doug's passing. Doug and I worked in Louisiana, MO on the night shift on the pipeline. We had a lot of time to talk and became good friends. Doug spoke often of his family. We both have sons serving in the military at Ft. Hood. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.

Kent and Renee' Waters

May 11, 2011

Doug will be missed. our condolences to the family.

Arletta Moon

May 11, 2011

Brenda,
We are so very sorry to hear of Doug's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Arletta and Ed Moon

Kelsey Dralle

May 11, 2011

my thoughts and prayers go out to this family.

May 11, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Cindy (Beckman) Doyle, Quincy, IL

Heather Giles

May 11, 2011

You all are in our thoughts and 1000 prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed! May he rest in peace...

We love you-
Todd, Heather, Levi and Graci Jo

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