Rex L. Campbell, longtime KSL radio broadcaster and University of Utah professor, died Wednesday May 3, 2000, at his home. He was 79.
Born in a car en route to a hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho, Dr. Campbell spent the first decade of his life in Montpelier, north of Bear Lake. He attended South High School, where he performed in school theatrical productions and played on the basketball team. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Southern States.Dr. Campbell served his country in World War II, in the Army 843rd Signal Service Battalion and Army Intelligence.
In a 1995 interview with the Deseret News, Dr. Campbell recalled advice his father had given him, which he said guided him in life and was reflected in his many accomplishments.
"It's not the kind of work you do," William Lewis Campbell said, "it's how well you do it."
Following his military service, Dr. Campbell earned a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Utah, where he taught for 30 years. While there, he was presented with the first distinguished teaching award in the honors program, helped launch the KUED public television station and served as its manager for 10 years. He retired from the university as a professor emeritus in 1988.
Dr. Campbell also spent 50 years at KSL (1160 AM) Radio, broadcasting his final "The Sunday Sound of Music" program on March 4, 1995.
Dr. Campbell is survived by his wife of 56 years, Fern, two daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, May 8, at the Little Cottonwood LDS meetinghouse, 6350 Rodeo Lane (6400 S. 1545 East). Friends may call Sunday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mountain View Memorial Estates Chapel, 7800 S. 3115 East, and at the LDS meetinghouse one hour prior to Monday's funeral service.