Tony Campbell

Eugene (Tony) Campbell, age 85, of Riceville, died early Sunday morning, September 24, 2017, at his home.

He was an outgoing, goal-oriented person. If he would imagine it… he would do it, anything from photography to raising bull frogs in Florida

No matter what it was, Tony could do or build just about anything. After serving in the US Navy, he was employed with the motion pictures industry, Local#44, IATSE, as a set builder in Los Angeles, CA for over 32 years.During that time, he built several props for various TV series including, Bonanza, Hardcase and McCormick, Murder She Wrote, The “A” Team, Touched by An Angel and Little House on the Prairie. While working at the studios, he became good friends with Michael Landon, whom Tony said, “was friendly to everyone and was a super nice guy”. He also had the opportunity to play chess with Jon Wayne.

Still, his lifetime dream was to own a farm.  After his retirement, he and Jean moved to Riceville in 2013. Until the time of his sickness, he was living his dream, planting trees, working in the garden and on the farm. Before his sickness, he attended Eastanallee Baptist Church.

Born in Bristol, TN to the late Elige and Gracie Dugger Campbell, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence F. Campbell, Paul L Campbell and Ernest G. Campbell.

Survivors include his loving wife and best friend for over 63 years,

Jean Greene Campbell of Riceville

His sister, Louise Bammon of Bristol

His very special cats, Tom Bell and Motor Campbell

Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Funeral services will be 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Ziegler Funeral Home with Pastor Guinn Green officiating. Burial with military honors will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Home prior to the service.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or funeral service, please sign the online registry at:

www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Riceville Cemetery Fund: c/o Southeast Bank

PO Box 1806 Athens, TN 37371, or to the charity of your choice.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Eugene (Tony) Campbell

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