Class of 1950
1950 Maroon Spotlight
Delmar Campbell
Football 46-50, Football Co—Captain 49-50, Perryscope Staff 49-50, Basketball 46-50.
1950 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
In the role of co-captain, 18-year-old Delmar Thad Campbell was one of the persons instrumental in the successful season of the 1949 Perry Maroon football squad. Delmar, who stays with John Thorman at 1313 Kaw street is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Campbell of Chandler. A native of Oilton, he received his schooling there before enrolling at Perry high school.
Post graduation plans call for working.
Delmar Thad Campbell
January 26, 1932 – Feb. 9, 1999
Delmar “Daddy-O” Campbell, 67, died Feb. 9, 1999, in the local hospital after a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Oilton, to Lonnie L. and Elsie Wooden Campbell.
A 1950 graduate of Perry High School, he joined the 45th Division of Oklahoma National Guard and served with them in Korea. After his discharge, he worked for Magnolia Oil Co., now Mobil Oil Co., and retired June 1, 1992, after 40 years of service. He and Faye Blaney were married Dec. 20, 1952, at Chandler. He was a member of First Christian Church, and was named “Bulldog Fan of the Year” 1994-95.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons, Clayton, Ada, and Danny, Healdton; two sisters, Clara Benton, Las Vegas, Nev., and Ada Pricer, Chandler; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church (Healdton, OK) with the Revs. Russell Cheatham and Richard Pitt officiating. Interment will be at Mount Olive Cemetery.