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| − | Born on September 16,1921 in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the | + | Born on September 16,1921 in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest child of '''[[James Mehard Campbell|James Mehard Campbel]]'''l and [[Sarah Violet Greenfield|'''Sarah Violet Greenfield''']]. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Morey, Benny as he was known, was average in build and tall | + | Morey, Benny as he was known, was average in build (160 pounds in 1942) and tall of stature at 5 foot 11 inch. He had blonde hair and blue eyes. |
| − | == Early Years | + | == Early Years == |
* '''Childhood -''' | * '''Childhood -''' | ||
* '''Siblings''' | * '''Siblings''' | ||
| − | ** William Campbell | + | **'''[[William Campbell]]''' |
| − | ** Margaret Cardilla Campbell | + | ** '''[[Margaret Cardilla Campbell]]''' |
| − | ** Robert Smiley Campbell | + | ** '''[[Robert Smiley Campbell]]''' |
| − | ** Harry Ellsworth Campbell | + | ** '''[[Harry Ellsworth Campbell]]''' |
| − | ** Charles James Campbell | + | ** '''[[Charles James Campbell]]''' |
** Clara Mae Campbell | ** Clara Mae Campbell | ||
** Ruth Sarah Campbell | ** Ruth Sarah Campbell | ||
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== Education == | == Education == | ||
| − | + | Benny completed the 6th grade. | |
== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| − | + | He was a member of the Presbyterian faith. | |
== Military Service Years == | == Military Service Years == | ||
| − | Morey served in the '''[[U.S. Army]]'''. He began serving on 17 Jun 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania and was discharged on 6 Jan 1946 (Fort George, Meade MD). | + | Morey served in the '''[[U.S. Army]]''' during World War II. He began serving on 17 Jun 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania and was discharged on 6 Jan 1946 (Fort George, Meade MD). He never served overseas. |
'''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Army]]''' | '''Military Service(s):''' '''[[U.S. Army]]''' | ||
== Family Years == | == Family Years == | ||
| − | Married Doris | + | Married '''[[Doris Jeanne Mayne]]''' on September 9, 1949 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The couple had three children: one boy: Thomas L., and two girls: Susan C. and Sandra Lee. |
The couple had three children; | The couple had three children; | ||
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== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
| − | He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1075 | + | He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1075 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. |
== Death == | == Death == | ||
Benny died at his home on April 26, 1994 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. | Benny died at his home on April 26, 1994 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. | ||
| − | He was buried on May 7, 1994 at Crestview Memorial Park | + | He was buried on May 7, 1994 at Crestview Memorial Park in Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Cunningham Funeral Home Incorporated handled his funeral arrangements. |
Latest revision as of 02:59, 13 November 2024
Page edited 5-November-2024. ET
Born on September 16,1921 in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest child of James Mehard Campbell and Sarah Violet Greenfield.
Description
Morey, Benny as he was known, was average in build (160 pounds in 1942) and tall of stature at 5 foot 11 inch. He had blonde hair and blue eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Siblings
- William Campbell
- Margaret Cardilla Campbell
- Robert Smiley Campbell
- Harry Ellsworth Campbell
- Charles James Campbell
- Clara Mae Campbell
- Ruth Sarah Campbell
- Katherine Louise Campbell
- Mary Helen Campbell
- George Yeager Campbell
- Pearl Elizabeth Campbell
Education
Benny completed the 6th grade.
Religion
He was a member of the Presbyterian faith.
Military Service Years
Morey served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He began serving on 17 Jun 1942 in Erie, Pennsylvania and was discharged on 6 Jan 1946 (Fort George, Meade MD). He never served overseas.
Military Service(s): U.S. Army
Family Years
Married Doris Jeanne Mayne on September 9, 1949 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The couple had three children: one boy: Thomas L., and two girls: Susan C. and Sandra Lee.
The couple had three children;
- Susan C. Campbell
- Sandra Lee Campbell
- Thomas L. Campbell
Residences
Lived at 1795 N. Mission Road in Mercer, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
Working Years
He worked bricklayer at Sharon Steel Corp. for 32 years.
He previously worked in the maintenance department of the former Mercer Sanitarium.
Personal Life
He was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1075 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
Death
Benny died at his home on April 26, 1994 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.
He was buried on May 7, 1994 at Crestview Memorial Park in Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Cunningham Funeral Home Incorporated handled his funeral arrangements.