Alexander C. Campbell, 90, of Conowingo, MD, passed away peacefully at the Conowingo Veterans Center on October 24, 2013. Born in Lansing, NC on May 25, 1923, Alex was the son of the late Arthur Harrison Campbell and Ella May Osborn Campbell. He was a renowned bluegrass musician and disc jockey heard on over 250Continue Reading
Alexander C. Campbell, 90, of Conowingo, MD, passed away peacefully at the Conowingo Veterans Center on October 24, 2013.
Born in Lansing, NC on May 25, 1923, Alex was the son of the late Arthur Harrison Campbell and Ella May Osborn Campbell. He was a renowned bluegrass musician and disc jockey heard on over 250 radio stations, broadcasting from Campbell’s Corner. With his sister, Olabelle, he ran New River Ranch in Rising Sun, played music as Alex, Olabelle and the New River Boys, and brought southern food up north to be sold through their store in Oxford. Sunset Park became the venue where the band played for many years, starting a lifelong friendship with the Waltmans. He produced records under his labels of Cabin Creek and New River Records. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II, and, during his service, entertained the troops performing in the band “Grandpa Jones and the Munich Mountaineers.” Alex will be remembered as a talented artist and a tireless promoter of bluegrass music.
Alex leaves behind a son, Dr. Robert Alexander Campbell and his wife Lucky of Lebanon, PA; two daughters, Linda Sue Campbell of Nottingham, PA and Ruby Jane Campbell of Avondale, PA; four grandchildren, Max, Melanie, Alicia and Luke Campbell; two sisters, Darthula Reynolds of Rising Sun, MD and Ida Carlon of Cockeysville, MD. He was predeceased by 10 brothers and sisters.
A service honoring his life will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. Visitation times at the funeral home are on Tuesday evening, October 29 from 6-8 pm or one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Burial with military honors will follow the service at Brookview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to WVUD Fire on the Mountain Program or the Humane Society of Cecil County c/o the funeral home.
Zandra Parrott Shmel
left a message on October 30, 2013:
Ruby and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless, Zandra
George Way
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Sorry to hear of Alex's passing. I grew up with him and Olabelle. Spent lots of time at the store and Sunset Park. My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and Jane
Stacey Randall
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Many thoughts, hugs & prayers being sent your way. Wishing I was there for you all in this time. I many fond memories of uncle Alex and will cherish each of them. It seems we have finished the final chapter with MomMom(Ola Belle) & Alex's music but now we can look back and carry on the legacy they have blazed for us. We may be far in distance but my heart is with you all especially tonight & tomorrow! Love and miss you all. With all our love, Stacey (Reed), Tony, Samuel, Annamarie & Jewel Randall
Barbara Ortiz
left a message on October 29, 2013:
RIP Alex Campbell. Sing to the angels! My mom, Barbara Underwood and brother, Bill Underwood will be there listening to your country music! My heart is with your family at this sad time!
david peterson
left a message on October 28, 2013:
Growing up , in nearby west grove, my family and I made the trip to Oxford every Saturday, to get candy and listen to the radio broadcast, going to missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Leona Pugh Allgyer
left a message on October 28, 2013:
RIP Alex, Prayers for Luciy and family.
Joanne Cox
left a message on October 28, 2013:
As a child my parents, James and Frances Pugh, would take me to Campbells Corner and Sunset Park every Sunday. My Dad and Alex went fishing together. I remember even into my teens going to the "park" and seeing Alex and Olabelle. Many, many memories of Alex come to mind. May he rest in peace.
margy adams latham
left a message on October 28, 2013:
I can remember going to campbells corner in my younger years with my mama, I was so fascinated with going back to watch alex,olabell and any one else that was there behind the big glass winder, alex and olabell would always wave to me as I stood there watching and listening to them all singining and playing,they were always nice and treated everyone nice, and alex's wife was a wonderful person.prayers to the remaining family, r.i.p alex.
joan webb smith
left a message on October 27, 2013:
Hello to any of the Campbell family. I remember Alex and Olabelle from when I was a little girl. Alex drove me to the store one day when I got mixed up about where mother had told me to walk to Campbell's store and get evaporated milk. . I walked to the bar instead. Alex was there and Olabelle told him to drive me to the store. He was so nice. I remember his sister Ida too . Such a beautiful girl. and Mary Owen, whom I don't remember how she was related to them. A wonderful down home country people..... Bought my dad a banjo from the store in Oxford. Alex knew my dad and helped me pick it out. So sad about Alex, but he had a wonderful life and did a lot of good in the world...........
Tammy Patrick
left a message on October 27, 2013:
I have so many great memories of Sunset Park that Alec and his family are a part of. I used to sit in the record stand with my cousin Vicki Brown and Alecs Son Rob who worked the stand at that time. Thanks for the memories! RIP.
Vicki "Brown" Booth
left a message on October 27, 2013:
I too have many memories of this man and his family. My family spent many, many Sundays at Sunset Park. The older members of my family spent time at New River Ranch also. I have heard of Alex, Ola Belle, Bud, David and Rob ever since I was a young girl! I worked at Sunset Park when I was in my teens and I still remember Alex and David picking me up in a bob truck he had, full of merchandise to be sold at the Park. I worked the record stand then and Alex had a tremendous sense of humor. He could make you laugh about anything. He will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and may God give comfort to each of you in your time of loss.
Jeff Wert
left a message on October 27, 2013:
RIP Alex Campbell, He was one of my all time Favorite Radio Dixc Jockey`s and shows Promoter. Loved his Band many years ago and have a few records albums of his. He will be missed by many in the Bluegrass World...
Joyce Hawks Johnson
left a message on October 27, 2013:
prayers for the family may god bless you in your time of sorrow
Debbie Twohig
left a message on October 27, 2013:
I am so sorry for your loss..He will be missed..
Eileen Wells
left a message on October 27, 2013:
i LISTENED TO THE RADIO STATION TILL IT CLOSED I USE TO REQUEST WATERMELONS ON THE VINE,THAT IS WHAT I CALLED IT,WE SHOPPED IN THE STORE EVER DAY WE LOVED THE FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE
Dom and Norma Difilippo
left a message on October 26, 2013:
My wife and I have been married 58 years and while we were dating we spent many hours patronizing Campbell's Corner buying records and talking to Alex great memories and great music from Alex and Ola Belle and the New River Boys, followed them from Sunset Park to New River Ranch
Tim Johnson
left a message on October 26, 2013:
So sad to hear of Mr Campbell passing. Family in our thoughts and prayers. Have many fond memorys of Campbells Corner with my parents Clinton {Doc} & Louise Johnson from Johnson Road Conowingo, Maryland.
Jerimy Campbell
left a message on October 26, 2013:
Alex was an amazing person, very talented, and extremely inteligent but to me he was simply my unkle and a family member that I was very close to and had an almost brotherly connection to. I miss him.
Bill Moffett
left a message on October 26, 2013:
In late 1999, when I started my country music program at WCOJ, Coatesville, I needed a name for the program. I wanted to pay tribute to Alex who had been at the station years before. His program had been Campbell's Corner. So the name Country Corner naturally came up. We went with that. I met Alex twice while visiting his sister Ola Belle in Rising Sun. With Ola Belle's husband Bud Reed and son David present, naturally we did some music. After a stroke, Alex could not sing very well, but he did join in tapping his foot as did Ola Belle. Wonderful time.
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Zandra Parrott Shmel
left a message on October 30, 2013:
Ruby and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless, Zandra
George Way
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Sorry to hear of Alex's passing. I grew up with him and Olabelle. Spent lots of time at the store and Sunset Park. My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and Jane
Stacey Randall
left a message on October 29, 2013:
Many thoughts, hugs & prayers being sent your way. Wishing I was there for you all in this time. I many fond memories of uncle Alex and will cherish each of them. It seems we have finished the final chapter with MomMom(Ola Belle) & Alex's music but now we can look back and carry on the legacy they have blazed for us. We may be far in distance but my heart is with you all especially tonight & tomorrow! Love and miss you all. With all our love, Stacey (Reed), Tony, Samuel, Annamarie & Jewel Randall
Barbara Ortiz
left a message on October 29, 2013:
RIP Alex Campbell. Sing to the angels! My mom, Barbara Underwood and brother, Bill Underwood will be there listening to your country music! My heart is with your family at this sad time!
david peterson
left a message on October 28, 2013:
Growing up , in nearby west grove, my family and I made the trip to Oxford every Saturday, to get candy and listen to the radio broadcast, going to missed
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Leona Pugh Allgyer
left a message on October 28, 2013:
RIP Alex, Prayers for Luciy and family.
Joanne Cox
left a message on October 28, 2013:
As a child my parents, James and Frances Pugh, would take me to Campbells Corner and Sunset Park every Sunday. My Dad and Alex went fishing together. I remember even into my teens going to the "park" and seeing Alex and Olabelle. Many, many memories of Alex come to mind. May he rest in peace.
margy adams latham
left a message on October 28, 2013:
I can remember going to campbells corner in my younger years with my mama, I was so fascinated with going back to watch alex,olabell and any one else that was there behind the big glass winder, alex and olabell would always wave to me as I stood there watching and listening to them all singining and playing,they were always nice and treated everyone nice, and alex's wife was a wonderful person.prayers to the remaining family, r.i.p alex.
joan webb smith
left a message on October 27, 2013:
Hello to any of the Campbell family. I remember Alex and Olabelle from when I was a little girl. Alex drove me to the store one day when I got mixed up about where mother had told me to walk to Campbell's store and get evaporated milk. . I walked to the bar instead. Alex was there and Olabelle told him to drive me to the store. He was so nice. I remember his sister Ida too . Such a beautiful girl. and Mary Owen, whom I don't remember how she was related to them. A wonderful down home country people..... Bought my dad a banjo from the store in Oxford. Alex knew my dad and helped me pick it out. So sad about Alex, but he had a wonderful life and did a lot of good in the world...........
Tammy Patrick
left a message on October 27, 2013:
I have so many great memories of Sunset Park that Alec and his family are a part of. I used to sit in the record stand with my cousin Vicki Brown and Alecs Son Rob who worked the stand at that time. Thanks for the memories! RIP.
Vicki "Brown" Booth
left a message on October 27, 2013:
I too have many memories of this man and his family. My family spent many, many Sundays at Sunset Park. The older members of my family spent time at New River Ranch also. I have heard of Alex, Ola Belle, Bud, David and Rob ever since I was a young girl! I worked at Sunset Park when I was in my teens and I still remember Alex and David picking me up in a bob truck he had, full of merchandise to be sold at the Park. I worked the record stand then and Alex had a tremendous sense of humor. He could make you laugh about anything. He will be missed by many. Condolences to his family and may God give comfort to each of you in your time of loss.
Jeff Wert
left a message on October 27, 2013:
RIP Alex Campbell, He was one of my all time Favorite Radio Dixc Jockey`s and shows Promoter. Loved his Band many years ago and have a few records albums of his. He will be missed by many in the Bluegrass World...
Joyce Hawks Johnson
left a message on October 27, 2013:
prayers for the family may god bless you in your time of sorrow
Debbie Twohig
left a message on October 27, 2013:
I am so sorry for your loss..He will be missed..
Eileen Wells
left a message on October 27, 2013:
i LISTENED TO THE RADIO STATION TILL IT CLOSED I USE TO REQUEST WATERMELONS ON THE VINE,THAT IS WHAT I CALLED IT,WE SHOPPED IN THE STORE EVER DAY WE LOVED THE FAMILY, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE
Dom and Norma Difilippo
left a message on October 26, 2013:
My wife and I have been married 58 years and while we were dating we spent many hours patronizing Campbell's Corner buying records and talking to Alex great memories and great music from Alex and Ola Belle and the New River Boys, followed them from Sunset Park to New River Ranch
Tim Johnson
left a message on October 26, 2013:
So sad to hear of Mr Campbell passing. Family in our thoughts and prayers. Have many fond memorys of Campbells Corner with my parents Clinton {Doc} & Louise Johnson from Johnson Road Conowingo, Maryland.
Jerimy Campbell
left a message on October 26, 2013:
Alex was an amazing person, very talented, and extremely inteligent but to me he was simply my unkle and a family member that I was very close to and had an almost brotherly connection to. I miss him.
Bill Moffett
left a message on October 26, 2013:
In late 1999, when I started my country music program at WCOJ, Coatesville, I needed a name for the program. I wanted to pay tribute to Alex who had been at the station years before. His program had been Campbell's Corner. So the name Country Corner naturally came up. We went with that. I met Alex twice while visiting his sister Ola Belle in Rising Sun. With Ola Belle's husband Bud Reed and son David present, naturally we did some music. After a stroke, Alex could not sing very well, but he did join in tapping his foot as did Ola Belle. Wonderful time.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.