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James Campbell Obituary
"Jimmy" was born on September 25, 1956, in Jackson, Mississippi. He was the first of four children born to James Boyd Campbell and Martha Harris Campbell. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Jackson and a 1974 graduate of Jackson Preparatory School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College in 1995. He was a lifelong member of Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church.
An avid musician, Jimmy was also an accomplished artist whose work was shown in numerous Jackson area galleries. He especially enjoyed sharing his love of art with his friends.
Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Martha Campbell.
He is survived by his brothers, Joseph William Campbell and Alexander Boyd Campbell, II and by a sister, Martha Campbell Cooke and her husband Jay. He is also survived by his nephews, Jack W. Cooke, III and James Campbell Cooke and by his niece, Laura Collins Cooke.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 10 am in the church parlor at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church with services to follow at 11 am in the church chapel. Interment will be in the Galloway columbarium in the main sanctuary. The Revs. Connie and Joey Shelton will preside.
The family is very appreciative of the care given to Jimmy by Sta-Home Health and Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Galloway Church (P. O. Box 1092 Jackson, MS 39215) or Stewpot Ministries (1100 W. Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203).
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Memories and Condolences
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Buddy Day
July 6, 2009
Condolences to all...I was a high school friend of Jimmy. He was always interested in drawing, and I'm not surprised to find out he became an accomplished artist. I would love to see some of work.
June 13, 2009
Hi Martha,
So sorry to hear this news.
God bless you and your family
Alice and Larry (Taylor)
Mark Stietenroth
June 10, 2009
Joe, Martha and Boyd. I am so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. Many memories of him come to mind. He was gifted. He will certainly be missed. God bless you all.
Lisa Griffin
June 9, 2009
Joe, Martha and Boyd my prayers are with you. I still have wonderful memories of seeing all of you walk down the hall thru Missco. My prayers are with you and your families.
Joel Brown
June 9, 2009
To Boyd, Martha and Family of Jimmy, It was such a pleasure to meet Jimmy and enjoy his artwork. My condolences go out to you and your family.
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