March 22, 1937 - Oct. 8, 2012

ELKHART - Delbert H. "Del" Campbell Jr., 75, of Elkhart, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 8, 2012, at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Del was born March 22, 1937, in Milford to the late Delbert H. and Ruby (Tribble) Campbell Sr.

Surviving are his wife, Kathryn F. Campbell of Elkhart; stepchildren Lori (William) Lee of Bristol, Alan Pappas of Union, Mich., and Jeffrey Pappas of Elkhart; sisters Sharon Nolen and Mary (Bill) Crowder, both of Elkhart; and his brother, Jerry (Roberta) Campbell of Elkhart.

Delbert worked for 38 years at CTS Corp. in Elkhart. He formerly worked at Whisler Packing Plant and Schultz Mobile Homes.

Del was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1955 until his honorable discharge in 1959, serving on the destroyer tender USS Tidewater.

No visitation or services are scheduled.

Cremation has taken place at Altera Cremation Services under the care and direction of Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart.

Barb Bailey, Osceola, IN Sorry to hear about Del We had some fun times working together. You are in my prayers Katheyn Barb Bailey

Mike Middlestadt, Elkhart, IN Sorry to hear of Dels passing, may he rest in peace. My condolences to Kathryn and family and also to Dels family, God be with all of you.

Brenda Ralston, Carrollton, TX "Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." You are greatly missed.

Patriacia Easterday, Mendon, MI So sorry to hear of Jr. passing. I have so many good memories of our younger days. His sense of humor will be missed and his smiling face. Love Ya Nephew