The funeral service for Frank "Watermelon" Campbell, 99 year-old Enid resident will be 10:00AM Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Emmanuel Church. Pastor Wade Burleson officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home.

Watermelon was born May 27, 1921 in Eagle City, Oklahoma to Fred and Magie(Dawson) Campbell and died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Enid. After his service in the Navy during the Korean War, Watermelon working for the Frisco Rairoad in Memphis. On March 16, 1948 he married Wanda Reimer in Texas. The couple made their home in Enid where he continued his career with the railroad for over 50 years. He was instrumental in establishing and operating the Railroad Museum since 1987.(the original museum was started in his backyard and was called Melonville).

He was a long-time member of Emmanuel Church and was involved in too many organizations and  charities to list in this obituary.

He is survived by his wife Edna of the home, his daughter Frances Kroll and husband Milburn of Enid, his sons, Wayne and wife Lou Campbell of Plano, TX. and Terry Campbell of Lakewood, CO. 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wanda of 55 years, daughter Joyce Case and his brother Earl. His grandsons, Daniel Case and Drew Campbell and his daughter-in-law Lyn.

Memorials may be made through Henninger-Hinson to the Railroad Museum.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.enidwecare.com