James David “JD” Campbell

James David “JD” Campbell, 78, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at
2:15 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home. He was born
Sept. 21, 1941, in Springfield, the son of James Daniel “Dan” and
Lucy “Jewell” (Peppers) Campbell.
Campbell grew up in the Chesapeake, Halltown and Mt. Vernon
area. He attended school in Mt. Vernon and was a mechanic from
the age of 16 and was an over the road truck driver for 24 years.
On April 5, 1967, he married Sharon Patricia Lyon, in Mt. Vernon.
Campbell is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sharon; his children,
Phyllis Murphy, Giny Porter, Teresa Bergstrom, Danny Porter, Tina
Pickett, Rick “Jody” McRoberts, Kimmy Hilton and Shirley McLaren;
his siblings, Eddie Campbell, Carol Weise and Charlie Campbell, all
of Mt. Vernon and Donnie Campbell of Republic; mother-in-law,
Esther Lyon; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Jewell and
brother, Jack Campbell.
A graveside service, under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher
Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the Summit Cemetery northeast of
Mt. Vernon. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23,
2020, in the funeral home chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to Fossett-Mosher Funeral
Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be shared at
www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com
 

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Lawrence County Record

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