Watson Morrell Campbell, 94 of Blairsville, (Derry Twp.) passed away Tuesday May 26, 2020 at St. Andrew's Village. The son of the late Morrell "Pete" and Cora (Cramer) Campbell, he was born August 14, 1925 in Belsano.
He was of the protestant faith. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the South Pacific upon discharge he went into business for himself, manufacturing timber for the coalmines and steel mills, later turning to excavating before retiring in 1987.
His love of music, being outdoors and camping, drove him to many bluegrass concerts.
Surviving is his loving wife of 66 years, Catherine (Overdorff) Campbell. Sons Watson L. Campbell; Robert (Mitzi) Campbell; Richard (Sue) Campbell and Daniel Campbell all of Blairsville; Gary Campbell, of Marion Center. Daughters Dianne (Lloyd) Adams, Volant; Cathy (Joe) Lena, Latrobe; Shirley (Don Vasarab) Campbell, NC; Tammy (Doug) Haines, NC; Melanie (John) Ankney, Derry; Karen Komperda, Blairsville; Juanita (Homer) McDowell, Clarksburg; Lori DePree, Huntingdon. 29 Grandchildren; 48 Great-grandchildren and 11 Great-great grandchildren. Sisters Oneida Turner, Homer City; Cordilla (Dale) Herwig, Elyria, OH; Sister-in-law Carol Campbell, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Esther (Shannon) Campbell, two sons Donald Eugene and Larry Allen. Brothers Burgess, George, and Alfred. Brother-in-law Kermit Turner.
Watson was a very caring, loving and honest man that will be very missed very much by his family and many friends.
Friends will be received 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM Saturday at Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, 392 E. Philadelphia Street, Armagh. Gravesite service will be 2 PM Sunday at Armagh Cemetery. Rev. John Beers officiating.
Due to the public health concerns only 25 people will be allowed in the funeral home at a time. Please be prepared to wait in line, as we can not let anyone in till others leave.
In lieu of flowers that family is requesting donations in Watson's memory be made to Action for Animals Humane Society, 386 PA-217, Latrobe, PA 15650.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. (Revelations 21:4)
Online condolences maybe left at www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com
