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Franklin Campbell Obituary
Valliant, OK - Franklin David "F.D" Campbell, 79, passed away on December 1, 2015 in Paris, Texas. Franklin was born June 19, 1936 in Harris, Oklahoma the son of Thomas E. Campbell and Katie Viola (Porton) Campbell and they preceded him in death.
F.D. grew up in McCurtain County and married Wanda Palmer on March 15, 1959 in Glover, OK. He was the owner/operator of the Valliant Texaco from 1970 to 1976. He retired from pipeline construction in Texas after working for 23 years. From 2000 to 2009 he owned/operated the Beavers Bend Ice Cream Stop; also from 2000 to present he was known as the "Snow Cone Man". F. D. was a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Valliant and was a member of the Gideons. He is survived by his wife Wanda Campbell, three sons: Don Campbell & wife Cindy, of Dayton, TX, Hank Campbell & Susan, of Tulsa, OK and Ray Campbell & wife Nancy, of Seguin, TX; sisters: Lorene Estes of Avery, TX, Dorothy Heckadon of Idabel, OK, and Billie Estes of Batesville, AR; nine grandchildren, three step grandchildren, six great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P. M. on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the FBC Audio System.
Services with take place at Valliant School Auditorium, in Valliant, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Officiating, Bro. Mike Mings. Interment will follow at Valliant Cemetery, Valliant, OK.
Condolences can be sent to millerandmillerfuneralhome.com
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Christy Morris
December 5, 2015
Wanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. I truly wish i could be there. FD was a great and wonderful man and take comfort in knowing he is with Jesus. Love you.
Donna J. Jones-Laskowski
December 5, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear of FD's Passing. He was always such a sweet and wonderful man to me and my family. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Wanda and the family at this very difficult time. With all our Love, Joe, Donna and the Kids.
Elaine Weemes Nelson
December 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss! You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know how hard it is to lose a parent so boys remember we are praying for you!
Debbie Chrisman
December 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss Wanda. He was an awesome man. Always smiling. You are in our prayers.
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Keesha dickenson lucas
December 5, 2015
Last time I was home ,mr Campbell gave me a big hug and free snow cones for my kids and I . My mom's cindy lucas and we all loved him so much . He will always be in our hearts .prayers to all
Judy Watts
December 5, 2015
One of the nicest men I have ever met, he was kind to everyone all of my students love him, they know him as the snowcone man. Love this Family very much. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Rinks
December 5, 2015
I will miss F.D., he has been such a prayer warrior for Barry. Praying for you Wanda, I know how hard this is. Hank and Susan, sending my love, as well as my prayers. Ray & Don,praying for you, also.
Eva-Jean Hodge
December 5, 2015
Will always miss his smiles, laughter and hugs. A great man will be missed by so many people.
December 8, 2015
My deepest condolences to Franklin's family. May the Almighty God give you the peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Debra Wood
December 7, 2015
Don and Cindy and the entire Campbell Family - My heart hurts for your loss, and I pray for your comfort.
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