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Elgin Campbell Obituary

Campbell, Elgin Edward, 71, died on Friday, September 7, 2012 at Kirby Pines Retirement in Memphis, TN. He was a resident of Collierville, TN and native of Cinco, WV. He retired from Ciba-Geigy with 25 years and the town of Collierville with 10 years. Visiting will be at Clear Creek United Methodist Church in Felixville, LA on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Holly DeLee Campbell; three daughters, Jennifer Harper and husband Travis of Madisonville, LA, Lauren McCoy and husband Jason of Vicksburg, MS, and Natalie Holliday of Collierville, TN; three sons, Todd Campbell and wife JJ of Panama City, FL, Christopher Campbell and wife Stacy of Prairieville, LA and Benjamin Pugh of Southhaven, MS; one sister, Judy Cobb and husband Ron of Parachute, CO; a brother-in-law, Julio Valcarcel of Fredricksburg, MD; grandchildren, Peyton Cherry, Taylor Holliday, Madeline Campbell, Morgan Campbell, Allie Campbell and Hope Harper; and an aunt, Naomi Bess of West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edison and Della Bucklin Campbell, and sister, Nina Valcarcel. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Pugh, Jason McCoy, Travis Harper, Christopher Campbell, Todd Campbell and Robert DeLee. He was an alumni of LSU and served in the US Navy. Share sympathies, condolences and memories at www.charletfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2012.

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September 13, 2012

Always in my heart.

Cindy Gagnon

September 11, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of Elgin. May he rest in peace! May God help Holly and her family to cope with the loss. The Campbell family is in my prayer.

Robert and Michelle DeMeulenaere

September 11, 2012

Holly and Family,
Michelle and I are so sad for your loss.  We will miss Elgin.  Our Prays will be with you and your family.

Dewey Lofton

September 10, 2012

Elgin and I coached American Legion Softball and Baseball together for many years. I must say Elgin was the oldest kid on the team. He loved the kids and enjoyed being one himself. He would haul the neighborhood kids back and forth to practice and games. He would take them to Baskin-Robins for ice cream or to McDonalds for a burger. More often than not he paid for it himself. What he did not know about coaching he made up with fun. Elgin was also our next door neighbor and a good one. He also kept all the neighbors cars running. Now that you are in Heaven you can have fun with Lynne. God Bless you and your family

Marion Taylor

September 10, 2012

Holly, I am not there with you physically but know that my heart goes out to you and your family. Trust in the Lord for He will see you through. Love you.

September 10, 2012

Holly and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers of comfort go out to you during your time of sorrow.
Holly, my friend, I love you.
Rita, Rick and Kayla, Forrest City, AR

September 10, 2012

Holly and family,We're saddened to hear of Elgin death. May our prays be with the family during this hard time. Goodbye ole friend. Pat and Ranie Decoteau, Gonzales, La.

Krista Push

September 10, 2012

You know we are heartfully sorry and you are in our prayers. Love The Push Family

September 9, 2012

Holly, I was so sad to hear about Elgin's passing. May God bless you and your family during this time. Your old friend from Ciba-Geigy, Deborah Hollins - Baton Rouge, LA

September 9, 2012

Holly and family, We were saddened to learn of Elgin's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Elgin was one-of-a kind and will be sorely missed by all. Mary Jo and Mark Hammonds

Pat Porter

September 9, 2012

Goodbye my friend! We had so many good laughs & lots of talks... Mostly about Holly and food! You were loved and will be remembered always. You know I will be here for Holly and the family as best I can. Give Robert a hug for me when you see him! Love & miss you!

Marilyn McQuirter Kerr

September 8, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Hilary Vignes

September 8, 2012

Elgin, I know you will be missed. I appreciate your teaching me about process analyzers. Your sense of humor was beyond compare. Happy Trails.

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