Thomas Everest Campbell's Obituary
Thomas Everest Campbell, age 85, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away on July 25, 2024, in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born on February 13, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to James Thomas Hayes and Jane Evelyn Everest. After graduating from high school, Tom was a member of the United States Army Reserves in Oklahoma. He moved to Fayetteville and owned and operated several electrical contracting companies. Tom married Nancy Armstrong on July 2, 1966, in Fayetteville.
Tom successfully led multiple contracting firms in Fayetteville. He was held in high regard by his employees. Tom was respected by fellow businessmen, bankers, and general contractors that he worked with. He was a very hard worker, but when he did take time to play he could be found at the lake or playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Campbell.
Tom is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Campbell; four sons, Keith Campbell and wife Vickie, Brent Campbell and wife Teresa, Thomas Campbell and wife Debbie, and Scott Campbell and wife Tanya; thirteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and two sisters, Jean Ann and Sally.
There will be a private family memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Broyles Foundation, P.O. Box 30, Elm Springs, AR 72728 or online at https://broylesfoundation.org/donate/. To leave a tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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