Walter Scott Campbell II, "Scotty" passed away Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born September 18, 1950 in Carthage, Missouri. He was the son of Walter Scott & Arline (Hixon) Campbell. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1968 and then Southwest Missouri State where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He is survived by his wife Donna, 3 children Melissa, Scott III & Erin, 4 grandchildren Jordan, Scotty IV (Crystal), Van & Emilia, 2 sisters Judy Goff (Pat) & Trisha Coates (Gary), sister-in-law Carrie Campbell, numerous niece & nephews and great nieces & nephews, as well as 2 step-children Sarah & Brad and their 5 children Abby, Lauren, Anna, Rebecca & Luke. He was preceded in death by his parents & brother Richard Campbell.
He was a Boy Scout growing up in Carthage & active in ROTC. He lived & worked in many other states, returning to Carthage to work at C&C Ford with his father. He was involved with Carthage Little League, both as a player & as later as the director. Scotty was a member of & often ushered at First United Methodist Church. He took care of his mother after his father passed away. He was a one-time Carthage City Councilman. In later years, he enjoyed raising cattle on the Campbell family farmland near White Oak. Like his father, Scotty never met a stranger and many knew him, often shouting "Hey Scotty" when he walked in. He will be remembered by many for his sense of humor, brown bag Christmas gifts & Sharpie-messaged greeting cards.
Arrangements are pending and are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com.Memorials are suggested to Carthage Kiwanis for Kiddieland in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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