Raymond C. Campbell, age 83 of Mullica Hill, NJ died Friday, February 1, 2013 after a long illness. A South Jersey resident for 50 years, he lived in Mullica Hill for the past 17 years and spent 34 years in Gloucester Twp. Born in Parkersburg, WV, he graduated from Dunbar High School, Class of 1947 where he lettered in football, basketball and concert band. He attended college where he lettered in track and played semi-pro football before being drafted into the Army. He served his country in combat in Korea and also served as an MP at Ft. Knox.

Ray began employment with Ohio-Apex, a division of FMC and transfers took him to NYC and Philadelphia. He joined Langston Co. in 1961 and then moved to the Worthington Corp. where he retired as Plant Manager in 1981.

A lifelong golfer, he won a golf championship and a number of local awards. Ray was also an amateur investor and an ardent painter (pastels) who was recognized with several county and state senior awards.

Husband of Clara L. 'Clare' (nee Chew), he is also survived by sons Daniel C. Campbell and his wife Jane & Craig L. Campbell, daughter Kimberly R. Crawford, 4 grandchildren Colin and Katharine Campbell & Maxwell and Elle R. Crawford, brother Ronald P. Campbell and his wife Theresa of St. Albans, WV and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family 9-11 AM Wednesday, February 6 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main St., Mantua, NJ. A ceremony for 'Sharing of Memories' will begin at 11 AM. Burial will be private. Memories and condolences may also be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions to the Gloucester Co. Animal Shelter, the American Red Cross or the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.