Emilio Campos

Emilio Campos, 94, passed away into life eternal by the will of his Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, on August 14, 2024. Emilio was a native of Málaga, Spain, the son of the late José Campos and Maria Bonilla Campos Anglada. After the death of his father, his mother married the late Reverend Enrique Anglada, who faithfully raised Emilio and his siblings. Emilio served in the Spanish military and attended the University of Madrid where he studied medicine. Later, while still a student, he immigrated to the United States, having married his loving wife, Ruth Marianela (née Cordova), of sixty-seven years, and took employment as a skilled craftsman. After many years, he built his own business: The Golden Studio. His talent in the area of restoration of fine arts was reknown, and he was entrusted by both local and national galleries and museums with the refurbishment of priceless oil paintings and antiques. Following his retirement, he and his wife moved to South Carolina where they became members of Praise Cathedral and were part of their church community for nearly a quarter of a century. Emilio was also instrumental in helping his parents and three of his siblings to immigrate to the United States and Canada. In addition, he was key in stablizing his brothers' future during relocation by opening his home and securing initial employment for each of them. Moreover, he and his wife were the principal caretakers of his elderly parents, caring for them in their own home for over two decades. Above all his material works, Emilio would have highlighted only this aspect of his life: that he was steadfastly anchored by the Word of God. Every decision and purpose was motivated with the intention of bringing glory to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Surviving are his loving wife, Ruth Marianela Campos; one son, Randolph Emilio Campos (Laurie) of Highland, Michigan; one daughter, Jeanette Campos Funderburk (Ronald) of Greer, South Carolina; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Emilio was the youngest of five children and was predeceased by three brothers, José Campos, Fernando Campos, and Antonio Campos; and one sister, Elena Campos Pulido. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Praise Cathedral Church of God conducted by Pastor Jerry Madden, Pastor Tommy Harvey, and Bob McCuen, Director of Worship. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1:30-2:45 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Praise Cathedral Church of God. Memorials may be made to Praise Cathedral Church of God, PO Box 287, Greer South Carolina 29652. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Emilio Campos

January 12, 1930 - August 14, 2024