Photo courtesy of E. H. Ford Mortuary - MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS, Tennessee
Rev. Charles Andrew Campbell was born November 12, 1946, in Decatur, Alabama; the 5th child born to Millie and Percy Lee Campbell.
On June 25, 1966, he was united in marriage to Josie Toney also of Decatur, Alabama. This union was blessed with three children. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Alabama A & M in Huntsville, AL as well as a MBA from the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Rev. Campbell was employed at IBM for over 33 years, starting as a draftsman in Huntsville obtaining a patent for one his designs in 1975. He had several leadership positions including the Equal Opportunity (EOC) Manager at the Boulder, Colorado site
He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at early age. Reverend Charles served on the Deacon board at Second Baptist Church in Boulder, CO for over 25 years and sang in the men’s choir. After moving to Collierville in 2000, he was called to the ministry in 2002 and attended Mid-America Seminary where he received a Master’s degree in Divinity. Rev. Campbell joined New Bethel in July 2003 where he enjoyed teaching Sunday School and praying for others.
Rev. Campbell was an established USA Track & Field referee for many years and served as head referee for the Sports Festival, the Olympic Trials, and many Big 8 and Big 12 Conference Championships. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, volunteered for the Boulder United Way, and was a past President of the Collierville NAACP. He loved fishing, photography, participating in all kinds of sports, and helping others. But more importantly, Rev. Campbell was a devoted family man and father.
He departed this life quietly, Friday, April 8, 2022, with his wife Josie, by his side. Rev. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents Percy Lee and Millie Campbell, and brothers Percy Lee Campbell, Jr. and Willie James Campbell. His memory will forever be cherished by his children Catrina Campbell of Collierville, TN, Cassandra Hardy of Freeport, FL, and Jeffrey Campbell of Denver, CO, grandsons Jordan (Victoria) Campbell of Norfolk, VA, Terrence Campbell of Denver, CO and one great-granddaughter Octavia Alise Campbell. He is also survived by his sisters Lillie Mae Torrance (Cleveland, OH), Lois Ford (Decatur, AL), Barbara Montgomery (Yakima, WA), and brother Johnny Campbell (Pat) of Decatur, AL as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Chuck was a brother and mentor to me professionally, Spirtually and personally. He modeled Godliness, Manhood, Marriage and friendship in a way that influenced and shaped many of my values. He will be missed. May God's comfort and strength be with Josie and family as they begin the journey of navigating life without Chuck's presents.
Daryl Cox
April 13, 2022 | Woodbridge, VA | Friend
With sympathy and understanding
James @ Bettie Mabry @ family
April 13, 2022 | Boulder, CO
My prayers are with the family. May God’s love comfort you and bring you the type of joy that only He can give you. Chuck will be missed but not forgotten.
Barbara Lambert
April 13, 2022 | Lakewood, CO | Friend
Remembered By
Vashti Wilson
April 13, 2022 | Thornton, CO | Friend
So sorry to hear of your lost. Oscar and I are praying for your family. Know that our deepest sympathy go out to the family.
Agatha Adams
April 13, 2022 | Stillwater, OK | Friend
I did not know Charles “Chuck” Campbell very well, only met him once. He did not hide his light under a bushel it was a bright light. Through his family and friends, his light will continue to shine brightly. God bless all of you and keep you close❣
Gloria Allen
April 12, 2022 | Manor, TX | Friend
Aunt Peaches and Family, you are forever in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. Words cannot express the void our family is experiencing with the loss of Uncle Charles. He has been my inspiration for much of my life’s journeys and I even followed in his footsteps to become not only a member of Omega Psi Phi but to be an Omega Man as he was. I know the loss is unbearable and it may be hard to see the joy right now as we await the morning to come. However, I do know we...
Sandy "Del" Maclin, Jr.
April 12, 2022 | Tampa, FL | Family
Chuck was instrumental in our Second Baptist Church family in Boulder, Colorado. As a Deacon he provided God's light and exemplified the path that GOD ordains us to walk. He was a man of God and a man with integrity. His life was a pattern to the men of the church both young and old, and to those that he worked with. He was a man that you knew when he spoke or prayed it was from his heart. Even though he and his family moved away from Boulder we will always remember his prayers during...
Bill & Pat Baker
April 12, 2022 | Stockbridge, GA | Friend
May God bless you and your family. Love Arthurenia Hawkins
Arthurenia Hawkins
April 12, 2022 | Thornton, CO