Lester Campbell

Lester Earl “Butch” Campbell, Jr. 80, Dallas, passed away, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Gardens of Tunkhannock. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Lester E. and Eleanor Sayre Campbell, Sr. and had attended Kingston schools. He was a contractor by trade. Self-employed with his own business, L & C construction.

He was an avid Hunter and fisherman. Lester was a member of Issac Walters Farms Hunting. Lester was a longtime volunteer with the Fish Commission helping stock water ways with fish in the local area.

He was preceded in death by his wife the former Cecelia J. Patla in 2015. Daughter, Shelly Campbell and a sister, Joyce Oller and a brother, Terry Campbell. Surviving are his daughters, Juanita “Nina” Zimmerman and her husband Walter, Dallas, Elaine M. Campbell, Colorado Springs. Sons, Edward Forester and his wife Heather, Kunkle, Curtis Campbell and his wife Phyllis “Sissy”, Dallas. 8 Grand children and 20 Great Grandchildren.

Because of the recent requirements with the COVID 19 virus, Funeral Services will be held privately. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of The Richard H. Disque Funeral Home, Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas.