Danny Lee Campbell

Danny Lee Campbell, 70, of Galesburg, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at home.

He was born December 21, 1945, in Galesburg, the son of Lindy Morris and Dorothy Mae (Smith) Campbell.  He married Bonnie Peterson on May 3, 1974.  She survives.

Also surviving is a daughter, Lea Marie of Burlington, Iowa; a brother, Michael (and Victoria) Campbell of Pleasant Hill, Iowa; four sisters, Linda (and Harry) Arvanis of East Moline, Illinois, Terrie (and Harold) Saline of Galesburg, Cathy (and Lindel) Marsh of Missouri, and Wendy (and David) Hess of Galesburg; a sister-in-law, Patty Campbell of Knoxville, Illinois; a nephew, Mark (and Kristine) Peterson; nieces, Andrea (and Raef) Friedericks, Janeen (and Terry) Meyer, Stefanie (and Ben) Kimmitt, and Bree (and Mike) Kavanagh; great nieces and nephews, Whitney (and Scott) O’Sullivan, Alex Peterson, Megan Peterson, Madison Sottos, Sadie Sottos, Adelynne Meyer, Kennick Meyer, Will Kimmitt, Mike Kavanagh, and Logan Kavanagh; and several other nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Lester and Erma Peterson; and a brother, Steve Campbell.

Danny was a mechanic, working at Winkler Standard, May Standard, Midway Auto Parts, and Woody’s Service Station. 

Danny proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967.  He was a Boatswain Mate 3^rd Class.  He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Guam while at sea and was a Captain’s Driver while on land.  He earned his GED while in the Navy and attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. 

He was a member of the N.R.A.  Danny enjoyed working on his Corvette and his Camaro.  He enjoyed following sporting events of and spending time with his nieces and nephews.  He loved taking them to Chuck E. Cheese and Fun City.

Cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Henderson Town Hall in Henderson, Illinois.  Rev. Vince Marolla will officiate.  Memorial contributions in Danny’s name may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice or St. Jude’s Research Hospital.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.