In Memory

Bob Campbell - Class Of 1965

Bob Campbell

 
Mr. Bobby "Bob" Joe Campbell, 72, died Friday, September 13, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

Mr. Campbell was born in Blakely, GA, on June 28, 1947 but was raised in Columbus, GA. He attended Winterfield Elementary School and his class still continues to meet for lunch monthly. He was very active at Baker High School where he was on the debate team, a marble champion, and named Mr. Baker High School his senior year, 1965. He graduated from Columbus College in 1970 with a degree in English and a Master’s in Education Administration from Troy State University. Mr. Campbell was a banker in his early years and moved on to become the President of Junior Achievement. After serving at the Junior Achievement, he went to Columbus High School where he was a Bible/ Religion English Teacher where he touched many lives. After he retired, he became a substitute teacher for CHS until he became ill. 

Mr. Campbell was an active member of North Highland Assembly of God, served on their board and taught Sunday School. His passions included Auctioneering, golf, finding a deal at a yard sale, Golden Donuts, Cook’s hotdogs, and his Blue Devil “Campbell Kids.”

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mavis and Melvin Campbell and his in-laws, Jewel and Johnny Carter. 

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Carter Campbell, his daughters, Tammy Campbell White (Geary), Ashley Campbell Valentini (Ricky), grandchildren Tripp and Bailee Valentini and Carter and Lilly Burns White, sister, Linda Hendricks, brothers, Wayne and Larry Campbell, brother-in-laws, Elven, Richard, and Larry Carter and a host of nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held 5-7 PM Sunday, September 15, 2019 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, Ga. 31904. A funeral service will be held 1 PM Monday, September 16, 2019 at North Highland Assembly of God, 7300 Whittlesey Blvd. Columbus, Ga. 31909 with interment to follow in Parkhill Cemetery with Dr. Dennis Lacy and Rev. Terry Waisner officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Mr. Campbell’s memory to North Highland Mission Fund 7300 Whittlesey Blvd. Columbus, GA 31909.



 
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09/17/19 11:07 AM #13    

Elaine Bradford (Anderson) (1965)

Deeply saddened


09/17/19 11:45 AM #14    

Wanda Beach (Patton) (1965)

Bobby was a gem.  A true gentle man. A true friend.  He will be sadly missed by all.


09/17/19 12:35 PM #15    

Wanda Peoples (Jones) (1965)

Bobby was always a "southern" genleman in igh school and a grat pleasure to know him. He is home with the Lord. Prayers for his family. 


09/17/19 02:26 PM #16    

Edward Franklin Kirkland (1965)

Bobby Joe Campbell was an intelligent, hardworking, compassionate, caring, and unselfish man.  Always ready with a warm smile, a kind word, and a helping hand, he lived the life of a great man.  Having known Bobby since the third grade at Winterfield Elementary School, I am deeply saddened by his passing.  May God bless and comfort Linda, his wife, and the rest of the family.  His space will be hard to fill.  Rest in peace, dear friend.


09/17/19 03:17 PM #17    

Michael Alvis (1965)

Bobby was a quality individual who possessed a perpetual smile and had a great sense of humor
He will be missed by the many lives he touched with grace,humor and great dignity. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

09/17/19 04:52 PM #18    

Patrick Fagan (1965)

What a wonderful person he will be missed,  RIP Bobby'


09/17/19 07:14 PM #19    

Jeanne Penny (Sewell) (1965)

Ed Kirkland did a wonderful job describing Bobby!  I have known him since before High School - from Hillcrest Baptist Church.  Yes, he was known for his smile, and being a wonderful person!!  He will be missed by many.  Wonderful friend... Bobby, rest in peace and know that you are loved!!


10/02/19 12:16 PM #20    

Treesa Colley (Holland) (1965)

He was a long time family friend who will be missed by many. RIP, Bobby.


01/05/20 05:00 PM #21    

Clyde Willis McComas (1965)

I blame this age of smart phones for being late with this. As 90% of my contact is done on my iPhone I get on my Laptop every few months.

Probably along with 100% of Baker alumni, I was both shocked and saddened to hear this news about Bobby. Shocked because one thinks the Bobby Campbels' of the world will live forever; saddened because the world has lost a kind, gentleman and smart person. Personally though, I rejoice with the many, many Born Again Christians who knew him and will see him again. Save a seat at the Table for us, Bobby.


01/06/20 03:56 PM #22    

Karen C Bowland (Hawks) (1965)

Just heard about Bobby, truly saddened... HE was a great friend and will be missed by everyone!!!

Karen -OOO-


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