Blanche Campbell

My name is Jerry O Payne, Baton Rouge, LA. I am the youngest of 17 children.... If there is a word to describe Blanche, it would be she is one of my Heroes. Why? Growning up in Dixieland attending school. 4-H was a foundation builder for most youth in our community...
Blanche and her Aunt Ms. Vickie Campbell were our leaders... Being in 4-H starting at age 9 years old. My projects were electricity gardening, homemaking and livestock. Their passion, love, and commitment build character in each 4-H... Blanche & Ms. Vickie, picked up and dropped off many
4-Hers. Blanche taught me livestock judging, showmanship, jr. leadership' and knowledge to keep an accurate 4-H book.
In addition, She taught me the 4-H pledge...I pledge my head for clear thinking, my heart for greater loyalty, my hands for greater service..., to my club, my community, my state, my nation, and the world!
Exhibiting Suffock market lambs at Los Banos, Chowchilla, & Madera provided a valuable source of income. Becoming a Grand Champion showing market lamb brought great pride being a member of Dixieland 4-H Club in 1960's. Another great memory was traveling with Blanche to livestock judging contest... An exampke traveling starting at 3a.m. to Redding, CA
judging beef cattle and to San Felipe Ranch in Morgan Hill, CA, being selected top livestock judge, Junior Hereford Association
brought great pride. Blanch taught me to have a keen eye for judging and understand giving reasons...
Graduating from Madera High School, Class of 1971. Blanche wrote me an outstanding letter of recommendation to Chico State College....
Enclosing, make the best better was our goal in 4-H. Thru my leadership experience in Dixieland 4-H Club it propelled me building self-confidence, pride, and belief that I could compete in judging, showing
livestock, showmanship, gardening projects, and public speaking... The confidence, love, leadership and pride helped propel me thru Chico State/San Jose State, a graduate fellowship
to Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ..

I recently retired after 45 years in education.. My roots lead back to Blanche Campbell. Again, she was one of my HEROES....
Jerry O Payne
Class of 71
Baton Rouge, LA

God Blessed us all with you. Thanks for all you did for me and so many others.

A true role model for children and adults alike. RIP

My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.