George Wayman CAMPBELL, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles CAMPBELL, was born in Jefferson County, May 5, 1896.

He died at the Josephine Hospital in St. Louis on November 29, 1921. Age 25y 6m 24d.

At the age of 12 years he was converted and joined Bethany Baptist Church near Waltonville and had lived a devoted Christian life.

He answered the call of his country in 1917. He was made Corporal of his company shortly after entering the service and later was made Sergeant Company D 326th machine gun battalion. After intensive training in camps in this country he was sent to France where he spent one year in active service. He was honorably discharged from the service July 26, 1919. Upon his return to the United States, he returned to Jefferson County and about two years ago he came to DuQuoin with his parents.

Over a year ago he became connected with the Southern Illinois Light and Power Company as a lineman. He was injured November 19, while at work, by coming in contact with a live wire, which resulted in death. After being injured he was rushed to the hospital in St. Louis where everything possible was done to save his life.

Three weeks ago he was united in marriage to Miss Eva Bowlin of DuQuoin, IL.

Besides his sorrowing mother and father he leaves to mourn his death his faithful and devoted wife, one brother Jack in the service at Ellington Field, Houston, Texas.

He also leaves six sisters: Mrs. Myrta WEVER of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Gussie HICKS of Oakdale; Mrs. Lela HAMILTON and Mrs. Mattie LEMMON both of Waltonville; Mrs. Velma THOMAS of DuQuoion; and Miss Willie at home with her parents; also other relatives and numberless friends.

He was a kind and loving husband, son and brother. All through his sickness was very patient and always had a smile for everyone. Just to know him was to love him.

Source: Mt. Vernon, IL Register News
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 1921
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta