Alexander Campbell

Alexander Miller Campbell died Thursday, September 21, 2006, at Community Hospital in McCook. He was a loving father, good neighbor, and generous friend. He was 83 years old.

Alex was born on November 23, 1922, in Trenton, to McFarland and Grace (Miller) Campbell. He was a graduate of McCook High School. He served in the Philippines in the US Navy during World War II, and was honorably discharged in 1947.

On April 12, 1948, he married Gloria Hoff. They had one daughter, Laura.

Alex was a lifetime farmer and rancher near Culbertson. He raised Quarter horses and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

Alex loved the sport of team roping, and over the past forty years, he won many trophies, buckles, and saddles. He was very generous in giving his time and expertise to help young horsemen and ropers.

Preceding him in death were his parents, McFarland and Grace Campbell; one brother, John Campbell; and one sister, Evalouise Campbell.

Survivors include his daughter, Laura Campbell of Peterborough, NH; and a host of friends.

Memorial service were Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.

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