Charlie Ray Campbell, 91, of Lake City, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Shands at U.F., after an extended illness.

Born March 21, 1922 in Hulen, Oklahoma to the late Thomas Franklin Campbell and Cora Ellen Parker. After graduating high school he joined the Untied States Army and served his country during WWII. He moved to Lake City in 1950, and joined the First Advent Christian Church. He enjoyed working with scrap metal.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Bertha Campbell, one daughter; Sandra Croft (Al), of Lulu, Fl., three step sons; Johnny Ward of Lake City, Fl, Nathan Ward (Hilda), of Alachua, Fl and Anthony Ward (Carolyn) of Live Oak, two step daughters; June Stillwell (Jim) of Huntersville, N.C., Sharon Harrell (Spanky) of Lake City, one sister; Mattie Lou Osborn, of Duarte, CA., 17 grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on 11:00 Am, Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Gateway Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Gaylard officiating. Interment will follow at Keene Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7pm Monday, June 3, 2013 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, FL., 32025 (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of comfort from the family at http://www.gatewayforestlawn.com/