Marvin Hillsman Campbell

1934 - 2017

Marvin Hillsman Campbell obituary, 1934-2017, Lynchburg, VA

Marvin Hillsman Campbell

1934 - 2017

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

Marvin Campbell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2017.
Marvin Hillsman Campbell, 82, of Amherst, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at the Heartland of Lynchburg.

Born on December 22, 1934, in Amherst County, he was the son of the late Delma Lewis Campbell and Myrtle Virginia Camden Campbell.

Marvin retired from Southern States and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was farming, raising cattle or enjoying nature.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd Campbell and Lewis Earl Campbell; and a sister, Virginia Maxwell.

Marvin is survived by his son, David Campbell of Richmond; brother, Dalvin "Junie" Campbell and wife, Rebecca Sue of Mechanicsville; sister, Phyllis Mays of Amherst; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Steve Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow at Amherst Cemetery. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service starting at 11 a.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Whitten Monelison Chapel

3966 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights, VA 24572

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