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Lawrence Marlin Campbell
1934 - 2016
Lawrence Marlin Campbell
1934 - 2016
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BORN
1934
DIED
2016
Lawrence Campbell Obituary
He was born in Augusta County on September 14, 1934, a son of the late Odie B. and Ruth Bridge Campbell Courtney.
Lawrence was employed by General Electric for 44 years and was a long standing member of Mt. View Mennonite Church. His hobby, which restored peace to soul, was farming.
In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his step-father, William "Dick" Courtney and a daughter Debbie.
He leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Helen Brydge Campbell; daughter, Dana Abshire (Jay); stepchildren; Sonja Hanger and Kimberly Fridley (Brian); sister, Twilla Jean Truslow (Jim); brothers, Davis Campbell (Betty Lou), Galen Campbell (Alma) and Wayne Campbell (Amy); grandchildren, Miranda and Amber Abshire, Summer and Kristopher Brydge (Brittany), Lauren Fridley, Seth Lafon and P. J. Dietz; and a great-grandchild, Dixie Brydge.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, February 1, 2016 at Mt. View Mennonite Church, Lyndhurst, Virginia with Pastor Earl Monroe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Brian Fridley, Glenwood Bridge, Douglas Brydge, Vance Kristopher Brydge, Keith Slagle and P. J. Deitz.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Leanard Brydge, Bill Ayers, Ronnie Hudson, Joey Bridge, Cody Bridge and Kenton Brydge.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 -8:00 pm, Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Dennis Hatter and Hospice of the Shenandoah.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
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Mae Fleming Palmer
February 7, 2016
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Just learned of Lawrence's passing from his earthly life to a better one. He was a super guy and know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Dan Mcgann
February 3, 2016
Helen, I am so sorry to hear of Lawrence's passing. He was a great man and friend. I remember us being in Sunday school class at MVMC. He had a since of humor like no other, l will miss him. He also thought alot of my son Matt McGann. I am very sorry I could not be at church! I love you all. Love Dan M.McGann.
Crowder Dentistry
February 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Praying for Helen and family during this time.
February 1, 2016
Helen, you are in my heart and thoughts, My dear friend, Love you
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Mitchell Lawson
January 31, 2016
Helen & Family ,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May you find comfort through Our Heavenly Father for Eternity. Lawrence will be sadly missed.
Sincerely Lawson Family
Charlie Queen
January 31, 2016
I was sorry to hear of Larry's death. We worked together for his last 3 years at GE. He was the most kind and gentle person I have ever known. It was my privilege to have known him. I will pray for God's peace to be over his entire family.
Frankie & Pat Shiflett
January 31, 2016
To the Campbell family, both myself and my wife worked at GE with Larry for many years. He was always the same gentle person with a great smile. We pray that God's love will comfort and keep your family. May all the wonderful memories help heal you all. God's blessing on each of you.
Susan and Rodney Miller
January 30, 2016
Mr. Campbell loved his cows and his farm so much. We used to watch him plow and chase the calves when they would go under the wire. Rod and I offer our condolences to you, Helen.
Ed Campbell
January 30, 2016
Helen; I am saddened to hear of Uncle Lawrence's passing. I recollect that he was one of the most gentle and kind hearted persons I have known. I have many fond childhood memories of being with Lawrence while visiting that include removing a calf from its mother during a difficult birth, riding on his tractor with him, cleaning out chicken houses, feeding pigs, a bout with a field rat and many others! I cherish these memories and reflect on them as they flood in at this time. May you be at peace knowing that he was loved by so many, with prayer, and fellowship at this difficult time.
Sandy Keith
January 30, 2016
Helen, Our thoughts go out to you and your family. Much sympathy. Sandy and Mark Keith
Audrey Robertson--Hite
January 29, 2016
Helen--So sorry to hear of Lawrence's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May he rest in peace. His smiles and kindness will be remembered.
Joyce G. Coffey
January 29, 2016
Helen, I am so sorry to hear about Lawrence's death. I pray you will find comfort in God's Words and the love of family. God Bless.
Bonnie Brydge Kent
January 29, 2016
Helen: So sorry to hear of Lawrence's passing! You were a wonderful wife and caregiver to him! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Arla Yoder
January 29, 2016
To Helen and each of Lawrence's loved ones,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all at this time. Praying God gives you peace. I remember his kind, quiet spirit.
Blessings to each of you .
Connie Critzer
January 29, 2016
The very first job I had at GE was in 1977 when I worked in Price Edit with Larry. What I remember most about Larry was his sense of humor...always kept me laughing over something humorous he had to say. Larry was a friend everyone wishes they had and he will be missed by many. Prayers to Larry's family during this sorrowful time.
Wanda McCormick
January 29, 2016
Helen, I have you in our thoughts and prayers.
January 29, 2016
We want you to know we are remembering each of you in prayer...asking God for His comfort!
Our love, Miriam and Joe Arbaugh
Davis Campbell
January 29, 2016
Lawrence, How honored I am to call you Brother! Tell Mama and Daddy that I also will be visiting them in a few years from now. Tell them how proud we are of their upbringing of us. I have set aside today to Remissness about the good times that we had together in this life.
Brenda and Chuck Price
January 28, 2016
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Dawn Batman
January 28, 2016
Dear Helen and Family,
Words can't express how saddened I am to hear of your loss, you all are in my prayers. What a blessing you were to him. With love, Dawn Batman
January 28, 2016
Helen and Family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know Lawrence is in heaven with all the angels. He'll watch down on you from above and help you get through this difficult time.
Patti Matheny Propst (Cody's mother)
Roger &Nellie Flesher
January 28, 2016
Our thoughts are with you and family Helen
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