Jeffrey Campbell

Jeffrey Thomas Campbell, 65, passed away on August 29, 2024.
Jeffrey was the youngest child of parents, Robert and Dorothy Campbell. He was raised in Beacon, New York, and graduated from Beacon High School in 1976. Jeffrey pursued his Bachelor's in Music Education at the University of Michigan. It was there he met the love of his life, Lisa Johnson, as students at the School of Music. In 1980, Jeffrey graduated from U of M and in 1982 he received a Master's degree in Clarinet Performance from Morehead State University. Lisa and Jeffrey married in 1985, and their family was complete with the birth of their daughters, Alison and Margaret.
Music was woven through every part of Jeffrey's life. He was a music educator in Frankfort, KY, Waldorf, MD, Milan, MI and Pinckney, MI. He retired in 2022 after 40 years of teaching. During these years he taught high school and middle school bands and founded the Pinckney Community Schools string orchestra program, serving as the middle and high school orchestra director. As a dedicated educator and talented musician, he provided support and inspiration to all students he met. Over the years, he performed with and conducted many community bands and orchestras. Additionally, Jeffrey and Lisa enjoyed a lifetime of playing music together. He was honored to pass on that love and passion for music to his daughters.
Jeffrey will be remembered as a kind, fun-loving, and caring man with a big smile. He was loudly supportive and joyful for his daughters' achievements and endeavors. His family always knew he was there to support them as the loudest clapper in the audience or crowd. The love Jeffrey gave his family was unparalleled. He was so excited to now have the title of "Pop" after becoming a grandpa. Outside of music, Jeffrey was a huge sports fan, a lifelong New York Yankees follower, and a true Maize and Blue Wolverine. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis.
Jeffrey is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lisa Johnson; his loving daughters, Alison (Bryant Smith) Campbell and Margaret Campbell; his adored grandchildren, Evan and Maeve; his sister-in-law, Florence Campbell; nephew, Darren Campbell; great-niece, Lily; and many extended family members, friends, colleagues, and cherished students.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Campbell and his older brother, Gary Campbell.
A memorial gathering will be held at Nie Funeral Home - 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. A celebration of life will follow on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Nie Funeral Home. Family and friends will begin gathering at 10:00 am and a service will begin at 11:00 am with Pastor Vicky Lovell officiating. The family welcomes guests to speak and share a favorite memory of Jeffrey during the celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jeffrey's memory to Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra at https://ypsilantisymphony.org or to the University of Michigan Band Alumni Association at www.umbaa.org