Carl Joe Camp

April 30, 1939 - July 12, 2021

Carl Joe Camp, age 82, of Bigelow, Arkansas, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. He was born April 30, 1939 in Houston, Arkansas, the son of Marion Bolden Camp and Edith Esther Chism. He was a heavy equipment operator and a disabled Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Ann Camp; children, Michael J. Camp of Perryville, Yolonda Camp of Bigelow, Catherine (Kevin) Ganger of O’Fallon, Illinois, Amanda (Wayne) Pendley of Bigelow, and Stephanie Battiest (who was like another daughter); eleven grandchildren, Michaele Willenberg, Payton Loundy, Nikki Knight, Jon Alexander, Ashtyn Pendley, Sarah Pendley, Trey Pendley, Jessica Ganger, Trent Ganger, Leslie Battiest, and Samuel Battiest; fourteen great grandchildren; siblings, Darrel (Betty) Camp of Tennessee, Tommie Hafner of Conway, and Paul (Janet) Camp of Bigelow; and a whole slew of nieces and nephews. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Grady Camp and sister, Linda Riley. Instead of flowers, the family requests that you send cards with memories or stories about Joe. Mail them to: Carol Camp at 60 Jones Farm Drive Bigelow, AR 72016. The family had recently started planning a celebration of life for Mr. Camp to enjoy his family and friends all together one last time. He always said he didn’t want a funeral or viewing so instead they will go ahead with the party as planned and it will serve as the memorial service. It will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18th, 2021 at their home. Come by and help share with music, food, and memories. Bring all your stories.