Ronald W. Campbell

Ronald W. Campbell, 72, of Forsyth, Mo., died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his residence.

He was born Wednesday, July 25, 1945, in Santa Paula, Calif., to John Riley and Helen Betty (Tyler) Campbell.

He attended school in Lincoln, Ark., and graduated from Lincoln High School in the class of 1963. In 1966 he began working for AT&T as a Microwave Technician in Wright City, Mo. He was then stationed in Branson and moved to Forsyth in 1991. He retired in 1992. He met Carol Ann Reynolds and they were married on Oct. 14, 2000, in Kirbyville, Mo.

He was quick witted with a good sense of humor. He was gentle, funny, loyal and loving. He enjoyed playing his mandolin, fishing, gardening, traveling in his RV and photography. He was a loyal fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge #2597 and a Deacon in the Branson Bible Church. Most of all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Leon Campbell; and a nephew, Richard Anderson.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Forsyth; three sons, Clark Campbell and wife, Amy of Mansfield, Texas, Willie Valbracht and wife, Nikki of Forsyth, Michael Fragrassi and wife, Nancy of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four daughters, Rhonda Manglos and husband, Dave of Platte City, Mo., Angela Fragrassi-Sulgrove and husband, Dennis of Forsyth, Crystal Valbracht of Branson, Sandra Johnson also of Branson; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering of family and friends was held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, in the Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home with the Memorial Service following at 3 p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Dennis D. Winzenried officiating.

Memorials in his memory may be made to the Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge #2597, P. O. Box 816, Forsyth, MO 65653.

Kissee-Schofield-Eakins Funeral Home of Forsyth was in charge of arrangements.

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