Robert Lee “Bob” Campbell, Sr.
Robert Lee “Bob” Campbell, Sr. died on January 8, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont at age 84.
He was born October 17, 1940, at Lago Colony in Aruba, Netherlands West Indies to Robert Merl Campbell and Mary Belle Brown Campbell, where his father worked at the Standard Oil Refinery (one of the largest in the world at the time). After several years in Aruba, his father was transferred to Venezuela where Bob lived until beginning high school.
Bob went to high school at San Marcos Baptist Academy in San Marcos, Texas, graduating in 1959. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York in 1963 and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina in 1970. Bob spent over 40 years working for DuPont, first at the Savannah River Site near Augusta, Georgia manufacturing materials for America’s nuclear deterrent, and beginning in 1974, at the Dupont Sabine River Works in Orange.
He married Corinne Inez Snead on July 17, 1965, in Aiken, South Carolina. They divorced in 1977.
Bob is survived by his sons, Robert Lee Campbell, Jr. of Pearland (formerly of Groves) and Edmond Merl Campbell of San Antonio (formerly of Groves) and his wife, Berenice.
A gathering of Mr. Campbell’s family and friends will be 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland. Jeff Darby of Nederland will give the eulogy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Campbell’s honor may be made to Save the Redwoods League, 111 Sutter Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, California 94104 or online at savetheredwoods.org
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- January 10, 2025
- 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Graveside Service
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County
- 3098, Highway 69 N, Nederland, TX, 77627,
- January 11, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Robert and Merl, So saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember so well when you both were born. Your Mom and I shared a bedroom with your Mom when your Dad and her started dating. Every time I go by your house in Aiken I think about you guys. I know you both will miss your Dad. He is at rest now. Will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Merl, I was very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I only found out at my mom’s funeral. He was a good friend to my mom and very kind to us. I will miss him.
Susan and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Bob. We are praying for his family and loved ones.
So sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. No longer in pain, may he rest in peace. Our condolences to Robert and Merl, may your memories of your dad bring you joy at all the things you did together.
So sad to hear that Bobby passed. He was « difficult » but a wonderful human being and I am so sad. I wish the best for Robert and Merl.
Sherry
Sorry to hear the loss of Bob. May he Rest In Peace in Heaven with the rest of our family. R.I.P. cousin Bob. God Bless you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Robert and Merl,
I am sad to learn the death of my brother and your father. His last few months were very hard and there is comfort knowing he is out of pain. Thinking of you two as you navigate this new chapter in your lives. Love, Aunt Carol