Michael E. 'Fatboy' Campbell

Michael E. “Fatboy” Campbell, 56, of rural Cairo (Frog City), died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, at Southeast Hospital.

He was born on Oct. 9, 1965, in Cairo, the son of Eugene and Mozelle Wallace Campbell.

After graduating from Cairo High School, he joined the United States Marines, and served his country for four years. Throughout his tours of duty, he visited the countries of Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Australia.

He worked as a riverboat captain for ACBL and Hines Furlong Line out of the Operator’s Union IUOE Local 318.

He was an avid motorcycle rider and loved hunting and fishing. He never met a stranger and everyone who ever met him could tell a story about him.

He served as the president of the Alexander-Pulaski Sportsman Club and was a member of the Cairo Masonic Lodge. He loved his grandbabies and his many friends at the local watering holes.

Survivors include his son, Michael (Amanda) Campbell II and Nicholas Campbell; grandchildren Kacie and Michael III; significant other Belinda Sullivan; sisters Linda (Bob “Mack”) Gibson, Connie (Terry) Greer and Debbie Thomas; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sue (Darrell) Shemwell; and a brother-in-law, Brad Thomas.

The family held a celebration of life on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Alexander-Pulaski County Sportsman’s Club with Masonic rites. A graveside service will take place Monday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at Mound City National Cemetery with military honors.

The family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the Alexander-Pulaski County Sportsman’s Club.

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Crain Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements