John Henry Campbell Jr.

John Henry Campbell Jr. obituary, Shelbyville, TN

John Henry Campbell Jr.

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John Campbell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gowen-Smith Chapel on Oct. 27, 2025.

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Mr. John Campbell Jr, 79, of Shelbyville, Tn., passed away Sunday October 26, 2025, at his residence with his family by his side. He was a member of KCM (formerly Lighthouse). He worked at Continental Green as a forklift operator for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Ruth Curry Campbell, sister, Emma Jean Vaugh.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife, Debra Kay Kelly Campbell; three daughters, Mary Kay Augustus (Raymond), Anita Jean Nelson (Paul) and Kimberly Sue Ann Sanders (Kenneth); 2 brothers, James Campbell (Brenda) and Wayne Campbell (Debra); sisters; Connie Pinkston and Barbara Jones; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and two on the way.
The Funeral Service will be Thursday October 30, 2025, at 2:00pm at Gowen-Smith Chapel with Pastor Jay Pope and Pastor Brandon Rediker officiating. The visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00pm till 8:00pm at the funeral Home. The interment will be in Willow Mount Cemetery.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

29

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gowen-Smith Chapel

850 Union Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160

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Oct

30

Service

2:00 p.m.

Gowen-Smith Chapel

850 Union Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Send Flowers

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