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1986
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2015
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Sgt. Campbell Obituary
Florence
Sgt. Jacob Taylor Campbell, 28, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 after a short but courageous battle with leukemia.
Jacob served his country in Iraq with Company E 1/185 Assault Helicopter Battalion, Operation New Dawn, where he was a Door Gunner on a Blackhawk helicopter. Jacob was awarded the Air Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and The Armed Forces Reserve Medal.
Jacob was employed at the USPFO on Military Drive, Flowood. He was an avid Mississippi State fan and golfer.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Campbell, Jr., Horace "Don" Burks, Sr. and Ercel Carter Burks.
Jacob leaves behind his 7 year old son, Landyn, who considered his dad his hero; his loving fiance, Shelbye Fountain, who he loved with all of his heart; his parents, Melissa and Freddy Dearman and Kenny and Sandy Campbell; sisters, Maegan Johnson (Brian) and Amy Amman (Corbin); brother, Joey Dearman (Stacy); grandmothers, Bessie Lou Campbell and Marie Dearman; nieces, Alexis Johnson, Karlee Johnson, Lillie Amman and Celeste Amman; nephews, Hayden Johnson, Braedon Dearman, Gunnar Dearman, Brandon Peacock and Justin Peacock; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held 1:00-5:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services are 11:00am, Monday, January 26, 2015 in the funeral home chapel with interment in Crestview Memorial Gardens, Brandon.
The family would like to thank all of the staff who took care of Jacob on 5D, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. They truly became our family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sgt. Campbell
Brenda Bullock
January 26, 2015
Sandy and Kenny, I was so sorry to hear of your loss of Jacob. I know God will give you comfort and peace. My prayers will be with you and his whole family.
Brenda(Home Depot)
January 26, 2015
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding calm your hearts and help you to cope during this difficult time
Aunt Sissy
January 26, 2015
Our sweet Jacob. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Your smile, jokes and laughs with Uncle T will be cherished always. You and your Papaw Burks can now "Fly Away" all over heaven. Until we meet again.....I love you the most sweet man. Rest among the clouds!
Kaye and Amanda Crawford
January 25, 2015
Sorry for your loss Mrs. Dearman. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Kousek
January 25, 2015
Another true American Hero! Rest in peace young man and God bless and keep your loved ones.
JAMIE ERVIN
January 25, 2015
Go be with God, the ultimate General, now soldier. May God bless and protect your family.
Pam Cook
January 25, 2015
Jacob will be missed and loved by all. Heaven has an amazing man returning home!
Justin Joy
January 25, 2015
Rest in peace Jacob you will be missed. The visitation is Sunday right
Jessica Watson
January 24, 2015
Jacob will be greatly missed.prayers are with yall.
Kiantha Monconduit
January 24, 2015
Ms.Dearman, you and your family are in my paryers.
Diann Glover(Former 5th GradeTeacher, Woodville Heights Elementary School)
January 24, 2015
God Bless you and your family .
Denise Bruce
January 24, 2015
Praying now for your family. Thank you for your service to our country. I am a friend of your son, Landyn & his Mom. RIP, Jacob
The Staff of Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home
January 25, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
christina Scott
January 24, 2015
Jacob you will be greatly missed. You were so funny in high school and could make everyone laugh. You'll always be with the class of 2004 and we will carry on your memories. I also would like to send my prayers to the family of Jacob Campbell.
Brittany Whatley
January 24, 2015
I don't ever remember seeing Jacob without a smile on his face or acting silly to make someone else smile! So sad to lose such a young man. Praying for the family.
charolene moulder
January 24, 2015
Shelby so sorry for your loss prayers go out to his family R.I.P. Jacob
charolene moulder
January 24, 2015
Shelby so sorry for your loss prayers go out to his family R.I.P. Jacob
charolene moulder
January 24, 2015
Shelby so sorry for your loss prayers go out to his family R.I.P. Jacob
Shelbye Fountain
January 24, 2015
I will love you forever. You were my soulmate and my best friend. I know that you are my guardian angel as well as Landyn's. We miss you so much and will keep you with us until we meet again. I love you my handsome man to infinity and beyond.
Casmine Spencer
January 23, 2015
Rest in peace Jacob. You were always so happy in school and always had a smile on your face no matter what. You will be missed terribly. Praying God wraps his arms around your family during this time of sorrow. Fly high!
January 23, 2015
You will truly be missed Jacob! While you had such a short life you were so full of promise and inspiration for so many! God is truly welcoming you in such a beautiful place where you will be pain free and happy! Thank you so much for serving our country and protecting us! Rest in peace! George and Karen Ellis! terry, MS
Lee Stringer
January 23, 2015
Brother I can't even begin to describe the affect you had on me. I miss you man. I'm going to always miss you. There was never a moment when you didn't make me smile. Your family and your Country will never be the same without you. Love you "Yakub".
January 23, 2015
I am holding you all in my heart.
Linda dick
Robert Pickett
January 23, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Fredna Gibson
January 23, 2015
Praying for this sweet family. May the Lord bless you with a special portion of His grace and mercy as you face these difficult days. Love especially to Meagan and Joey (former students at Forest Hill) Fredna Gibson
Megan Allen
January 23, 2015
You are in God's arms now with no pain, no sadness and cancer free! Praying for your family at this time of loss.
mike moncrief
January 23, 2015
Rest in peace Jacob,May God bless and comfort your family in this time of sudden loss!
Becca Carter
January 23, 2015
I am more than proud to call you my cousin. I wish I could of been there more for you and spent more time together. BUT, I will be seeing you again someday and we can round up some other MSU fans up there and watch some football on a cloud! Love you more than you know. See you soon.
Joseph Crisler
January 23, 2015
He is in Heaven with Jesus !!!! God loves Soldiers ...... praying for his family .... Joe Bob
Yearly Family Photo #Hailstate
Lucy Gibson
January 23, 2015
Fly high Jacobie. We all love and miss you more than you know!!
Jennifer Hines
January 23, 2015
Hey was a great guy in middle school. Nice to everyone. He will be missed
Heather Collette
January 23, 2015
Your loving fun nature will be missed. Our love & prayers go out to the family. The Collettes
Hilda Askew
January 23, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you the strength you will need today and the days to come. Love you. Hilda Askew.
Melissa Dearman
January 23, 2015
My heart is broken and I lost a big part of it on Wednesday. I love you my Son, My Hero, My Comedian, I will never, ever let your memorie die! I promise you that I will love Landyn and take care of him, he will NEVER forget his dad, We love you to the moon and back!
Jackie Fountain
January 23, 2015
We will always miss you. I so looked forward to being your mother-in-law so I could boss you around.
January 23, 2015
ONLY GOD COULD LOVE HIM MORE
BARBARA, JEREMY & ADAM WILLIAMS
January 23, 2015
Many thoughts and prayers going your way-Albert and Gay Paul
Alene Todd
January 23, 2015
Praying for all of you.
Ann Rowe
January 23, 2015
I'd like to thank Jacob's Family and his fiancé, Shelby for your sacrifices during Jacob's service to our country. He was an American Soldier and an American Hero! Brave in more ways than one! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I am Haley Hultz's Mom & she always spoke very highly of Jacob. He will always be remembered. ~God Bless <
Patricia C. Bracey, Jacob's elem. school librarian (Woodville Heights)
January 23, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
unknown unknown
January 23, 2015
Rest in Peace our USA HERO. God Bless You & Your family. A true American Hero.
Charlie and Peggy Dearman
January 23, 2015
We love your Jacob. May God bless your family in the days to come
January 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss may you find comfort and peace from God
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