Jessie Hugh Campbell, 89, of Jamaica, N.Y., died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica.
He was born in Iredell County, son of the late Solomon and Alice Wilson Campbell.
Mr. Campbell attended Iredell County Schools, and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Most of his life was spent in New York where he worked as a porter for Eastman Kodak.
He is survived by his wife, Edythe Dalton Campbell of the home; a daughter, Genee Campbell-Brunson, of Raleigh; three sons, Kenneth Campbell of Rahway, N.J., Phillip Campbell of California, and Dr. Hugh Campbell of College Park, Md.; a sister, Frances Wilson of Statesville; two brothers, Leroy Campbell of Statesville, and Ernest Campbell of Harmony; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville. The Rev. Norman Dudley will officiate, and burial will follow in Piney Grove AME Zion Church Cemetery in Harmony.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Visit www.grahamfuneral
home.net to send online condolences.
Graham Funeral Home in Mocksville is serving the family of Jessie Campbell.
This obituary was originally published in the Statesville Record & Landmark.
Happy Birthday, Uncle Hugh as we all so fondly called you, you are sorely misses, however your precious memories will always be with and remembering some stories shared gives me (BIG) smiles. I know that I am one of the few who was blessed by sharing his company. Happy birthday in heaven my friend. Gerri Summers Flushing,N.Y.
June 13, 2010
uncle hugh and aunt polly were always special, we miss them dearly, may god bless you and kevin in remembering them in their kind ways. love claudene
August 09, 2009
well Aunt polly and uncle Hugh are now together again. may the peace and blessing of the almighty creator be upon them, and may their children find tranquility now, knowing that their parents are in the safe hands of the almighty one, and that their cosmic energy will be shared by everyone now.
cedric dalton
July 07, 2009 | Albuquerque, NM
To the children of this great man, he truly was a joy to be around. His smiling face, the love he shared every time you see him. I miss him so much. Uncle Hugh, keep the coffee brewing and share a cup with my mother (Asalee). I will always keep you in my heart. Love your niece Libby
Libby Dalton-Dulin
July 06, 2009 | Mocksville, NC
Hugh was a good friend. He was a person I respected as a husband and father I would model all husbands and fathers after him. he was a joy to be around,good for a good joke at any moment. made a good cup of coffee I would walk in hugh would get the coffee. I miss my friends you can never have a Hugh without a Polly. happy birthday my friend.
naomi
June 24, 2009
Dear Uncle Hugh,We want you to know that you are greatly missed, Pop always talks about the time that you and him first met and how we use to have those get togethers. You will always be on our minds. Love Lamont
sylvester palmer
June 16, 2009 | Brooklyn, NY
Happy Birthday Uncle Hugh;
I truly miss calling you and Aunt Polly and hearing you say "Is this Roni Minter." I am so grateful that you lived long enough to know that I had turned my life around.
Kiss Aunt Lee for me. Miss you both.
Roni
Roni Minter
June 15, 2009 | Albany, NY
Remembering My Friend:
I truly miss our coffee time together and his check list of what I needed to do for my car. First question, how many miles do you have on that car and how many miles are you getting to the gallon? I could never give him the answer, but it was the fun of the fellowship.
Regina Johnson
June 15, 2009 | Springfield Gardens, NY
Happy Birthday Uncle Hugh,
The memories are just overflowing. You always had a kind word for me and kept the family laughing. Please take care of your 'baby sis' for me. Watch over the family, and may God bless and keep you always!
Denise Wilson Mills
June 15, 2009 | Winston Salem, NC
