Mr. Frank Scott Campbell

PEORIA – Mr. Frank Scott Campbell, 97 of Peoria IL passed this life unto another peacefully at 10:27 am on December 22, 2012 at his residence. Frank was born February 27, 1915 in Peoria, IL to Peter and Lucy (Scott) Campbell. He married Iris Bell, on May 18, 1939 and to that union two daughters were born. His beloved wife, Iris Campbell preceded him in death February 14, 1997. Frank leaves to cherish his two loving daughters, Joyce Edwards and Mary Hooks both of Peoria; 2 grandchildren, Lori (Malcolm) Cawthorne of Brookline, MA; Malcolm (Andrea) Hooks of Chicago; 4 great grandchildren, Mariah and Nia Cawthorne both of Brookline MA; Tyson and Jordan Hooks both of Chicago, IL and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Peter Campbell, Jr., Thomas Campbell and 3 sisters, Dr. Anne Campbell, Ruby Irving, Evril Blake. Frank was a 1933 Manual High School graduate where he was a star basketball player. He graduated in 1937 from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and while a student became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. After graduation Frank remained an active member of the University of Michigan Alumni Association. Frank was the Associate Director at the Carver Center for over 28 years and retired from the Insurance Claims Department at Caterpillar, Inc. in 1980. After retirement he remained an active member of the Caterpillar Retirees Club where he served on the Board of Directors. Frank loved to travel, read, attend sporting events and spend time with family and friends. Frank was a member of the Illinois and National Recreation Association, NAACP and in 1998 was inducted in the African American Hall of Fame Museum in Peoria, IL. Frank was a former member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Peoria, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10 am. Pastor Alphonso Lyons, Jr. will officiate. Frank will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Carver Community Center Fund, P. O. Box 275, Peoria, IL 61650. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to simonsmortuary.com website.

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Mr. Frank Scott Campbell

February 27, 1915 - December 22, 2012