Charles Richard “Rick” Campbell

Charles Richard “Rick” Campbell, age 63, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO., a son of the late Dr. Charles and Elsie Knutson Campbell.  He was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Mercer County, WV on December 21, 1948.  He is survived by one son, Chadwick Carney Campbell; one daughter, Whitney Evan Campbell and Rob Paquett; two grandsons, Jaden Paquett and Carson Campbell all of St. Louis; one sister, Karla Hyman and Bill of Buckhannon, WV and one great niece, Haven Savannah Smith-Hyman of Buckhannon.  Rick was a graduate of Charleston High School and attended WV State University.  He was a member of the WV National Guard, a volunteer fire fighter in the 1970’s and a was a long haul coast to coast truck driver for 30 years.  He was a lifelong Episcopalian and active staff member of Food For The Journey food pantry.  He volunteered many hours of service fund raising for Hands and Hearts For Christ Surgical Mission Team.  Rick was a recipient of a heart transplant in 2003.  His family and friends are grateful for the 8 years of life he was given by the donor, the donor’s family and the Cleveland Clinic transplant team.  Friends will be received from 9-11 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Buckhannon.  A funeral service will be held 11 AM Saturday at the church with Father John Valentine.  Burial will follow in the Cunningham Memorial Gardens in St. Albans, WV.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.  Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation

Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 9-11 AM

Episcopal Church of the Transfiguartion

Funeral Service

Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11 AM

Episcopal Church of the Transfiguartion

Burial

Cunningham Memorial Park at St. Albans, WV