Peter Campbell Obituary

GASTONIA - Peter Charles Campbell, born Sept. 21, 1946, passed away at home after a brief illness on Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Born in Freeport, NY he was the son of the late Everett Wallace Campbell and Ruth Mae Abrams Campbell. He served as an engineer at Wix, Gastonia.

He was a loving husband, doting father and beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews, who looked up to him as a role model.
He served as a member of the US Air Force for seven years as a staff sergeant, primarily in Thailand, as a nuclear weapons technician. His hobby was centered around woodworking; he made beautiful and unique hope chests for his family as wedding gifts and his cabinetry work is featured throughout his home. He was a wealth of information and his friends and neighbors knew they could call on him for the information they needed when it came to home, auto repairs and anything to do with computers from hard drives to programs. He was a "foodie" before it was popular. He loved spending time in the kitch-en; it gave him great pleasure to prepare gourmet meals for his family especially during the holidays. His homemade garlic butter and prime rib recipes were the epitome of fine dining at home. A member of the Wildlife Club of Catawba, Peter loved target shooting and the art of reloading guns as well as refurbish-ing older models of rifles and handguns.

Peter had been a Grizzlies supporter since the inception of the team. . . each year he provided housing and support for as many as four players in a given season. He loved baseball, especially the Grizzlies!

Survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathleen Farrell Campbell, Gastonia, daughter Meghan Campbell, Conway, SC, sister Wendy Joan Thompson and husband, Richard, Colorado Springs, CO, and his nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia.

A Celebration of Life for Peter will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday at McLean Funeral Directors – Founders Chapel, Gastonia with burial immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery in Belmont.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Holy Angels, PO Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012.

Condolence message may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com.

McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mr. Campbell.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Jun. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Campbell

13 Entries

Bob Stogner

June 14, 2023

Thanks Pete for the memories

Bob Cuce

July 19, 2014

Hi Kathy:

We are so sorry to hear about Pete. We only found out yesterday via social media. We were never contacted. Please accept our sincere condolences. If there is anything we can do , please let us know.
Bob And Diana

June 27, 2014

So sorry to hear of Pete's Passing. He was a friend I met at Wix. Always took the time to share a good laugh. Offered to drive me to work at the Post Office last year during the snow. Special Kind of Guy! May your Memories and the Love of God sustain you. I did Pray for Pete! God Bless!

Jacqueline Landrum

June 23, 2014

Hi Kathleen,

I am praying for you and your family. If you need anything please let me know. Love you, Jacque

David Taylor

June 23, 2014

Kathleen

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I enjoyed talking with him at the social gatherings at Connie's lake house. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

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Phyllis Wilcox

June 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Pete many years at Wix and enjoyed his sense of humor....he knew I collected 'quotes' and he had some of his own that he shared with me - very interesting they were! Pete loved his family and talked about you all frequently and even shared snow pictures from his sister's house in Colorado!My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

June 21, 2014

Kathleen, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your husband.You will be in my prayers
Nell Boone

Mary Wright

June 21, 2014

Kathleen and Megan, Be assured of my prayers for you. I know there will be a big void in your life since Peter was such a big part of it. I wish I could be there with you today but I am out of town. Know you have my thoughts and prayers,
Peace

Kim Lee

June 20, 2014

I worked with Pete for several years and always enjoyed our interactions, Prayers for comfort of his family at this difficult time.

Frances Mallet

June 20, 2014

Kathy
I was so sorry to hear about Pete and what I remember was his sense of humor and looking at the glass half full.I will be thinking of you during this time. You can contact me at home as I have retired.

June 20, 2014

To the Campbell Family: Pete was a great guy to work with and had a great since of humor. Enjoyed the time we worked together here at Wix Corp. My sincerous condolences,
Bob Stogner, Cover S.C.

Jackie Bazzle

June 20, 2014

To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was a good man and I enjoyed working with him at Wix for many years. You are in my prayers and thoughts. God bless

Jacque Causby

June 20, 2014

Cathy and Megan, I am so very sorry for your loss. Pete was a great friend to me and I will miss him. I still look for him at the Grizzlies game. You two are in my thoughts and prayers.

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