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Lacy Campbell Obituary
Lacy Owland Campbell, 72, of Faber, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at the Hospice of Piedmont in Charlottesville. He was the husband of Janet Gaddy Campbell. Born June 11, 1938, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Aubrey S. Campbell and Elizabeth Johnson Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a retired special agent for the U.S. Treasury Department and a retired investigator for the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia State Police. Mr. Campbell was a member of Bonsack Baptist Church in Botetourt County, and he also served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Campbell was also a member of the American Legion Post 16 in Lynchburg.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Campbell Camden; one grandson, Joseph O. Campbell; and one sister, Norma Campbell Mason.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Campbell is survived by three children, Dana Campbell Boontarue and her husband, Tanoom, of Harrisonburg, David O. Campbell and his wife, Jennifer, of Panama City Beach, Fla., and Christopher B. Campbell, of Bennetsville, S.C.; and six grandchildren, Josh, Julie, Jessica, Jordyn, Darby and Gavin.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at Amherst Cemetery, with Pastor Don Harvey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Piedmont, 675 Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral
home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is serving the family.
Memories and Condolences
for Lacy Campbell
MACON QUANN
November 9, 2010
SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT LACY. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.
MACON & JEAN QUANN
November 6, 2010
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ENJOYED BALL WITH OWLAND IN ELLEMENTARY SCHOOL - GRADUATING WITH HIM - VISITING WHEN PASSING THROUGH SO BOSTON - AND WORKING ON 50TH CLASS REUNION - GOD BLESS YOU ALL
BOB STEPHENS DESTIN, FL.
November 4, 2010
Janet,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Johnston & Becky England
Jane Fletcher
November 4, 2010
Lacy had many friends here at the Virginia State Bar. We could always count on him to have a funny story, as well as for his thorough investigations. I am saddened to hear of Lacy's passing. He will certainly be missed.
Linda & David Johnston
November 4, 2010
Dear Janet and family,
Our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. We'll always treasure the great times we had on cruises with you guys.
Love, David & Linda Johnston
Charlotte Grogan Bailey
November 4, 2010
Dear Janet,
My sincere sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Bailey
November 3, 2010
Dear Janet, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ray Freas
November 3, 2010
Dear Janet and Family:
It was so much fun working with Owland way back in the early 70's in Roanoke. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Richard Slaney Virginia State Bar
November 3, 2010
Lacy was a joy to work with - never a frown on his face. He is missed.
Gwen Evans
November 3, 2010
Lacy will be missed by all who knew him. The Virginia State Bar had the utmost respect and admiration for him. My thought and prayers go to you and your family.
Teresa Ko
November 3, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and are praying for your comfort. Josh has shared a bit with us about his grandfather at the office so we wanted to send our sincere condolences.
Blessings to you and your family,
Staff of Teresa Ko - Commercial Interiors, LLC
Jimmy Howery
November 3, 2010
Janet and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. the family is in out thoughts. Jimmy & Dot Howery
November 3, 2010
Dana, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Reffett - JMU
JERALD REED
November 3, 2010
OWLAND WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE FROM THE FIRST GRADE THRU HIGH SCHOOL. WILL MISS HIM AND THINK OFTEN OF HIM.
Esther Butler
November 3, 2010
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May your faith keep you strong.
Glen & Donna Knight
November 2, 2010
Dear Janet,
We share in your grief. Our thoughts and many, many prayers are with you and the family. May God comfort you and bless you.
Our love,
Glen & Donna Knight
Derrick Mulder
November 2, 2010
You are in my thoughts, Janet.
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