Norman Troy Campion

Norman Troy Campion, 87, of Portland, Texas, passed away January 30, 2015. Troy was born in Bay City, Texas to Norman and Montry Campion. At an early age, the family moved to Sinton, Texas where Troy grew up and called his childhood home.

Troy graduated from Texas A&I University in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and then began teaching in Ed Couch-Elsa ISD. Later that year, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served in Korea as a tank commander in charge of 5 tanks and 20 soldiers. He has said that his greatest achievement in the military was being able to bring home alive all 20 men who served under his command. Upon his return home, he went back to teaching in Taylor and Woodsboro for another two years. It was while teaching in Woodsboro, Texas that he met his wife, Delta Mae Koch, who he married on December 31, 1954. In January of 1956, he became the farm and ranch manager for Reynolds Metals Company in Gregory, Texas. He continued in this position until he retired in 1986.

Troy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Delta Mae Campion; his daughter-in-law Kelli Campion; and three grandchildren Darren Troy, Brian Jordan and Bradley Alan Campion, all of Portland; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Montry Campion; his sister Joy Hines and his son Duane Troy Campion.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Limbaugh Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Duane T. Campion Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o San Patricio 4-H Council, 219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, Texas 78387, or a charity of your choice.