Gilbert C. Campbell, Jr.

Gilbert C. Campbell, Jr., 67, of Topeka, Kansas, died Thursday, May 23,2024, at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka, Kansas.

A visitation with the family will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. at the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Gilbert was born December 17, 1956, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Gilbert C. Campbell, Sr. and Sophia (Burton) Campbell. He attended Washington Grade School and graduated from Atchison High School in 1975.

He was a Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas Jayhawks fan. Gilbert enjoyed fishing and hunting mushrooms and raccoons. He was also passionate about cooking and enjoyed cooking for others.

Survivors include a son, Dion Campbell, Wichita, KS; two daughters, Diedra (Cleotha, Jr.) Johnson, Wichita, KS, Shaneka (Mario) Thornton, St. Joseph, MO; a daughter-in-law, Katherine Reynolds, a sister, Betty Winrow, Omaha, NE; eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jason Reynolds, five brothers, Jimmy L. Campbell, Kenneth W. Campbell, Clarence L. Campbell, Clifford "Tip" Campbell, Phil S. Campbell, four sisters, Francis Sampson, Sophia E. Boldridge, Gracie Campbell, and Shirley Downing.