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Roy Campbell Obituary
Roy E. Campbell, 64, died Monday, October 6, 2025 at Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH.
Roy was born to the late John E. and Gerry M. (Heimlich) Campbell in Nelsonville, OH July 18, 1961. He graduated from high school in New Lexington, OH. Roy served in the US Air Force.
Roy is survived by his children Stephanie Wood and Kelly Campbell; step children Toby Doyal and Kristina Bell; brothers John Campbell, Jr., Darrell Campbell, Terry Campbell, Trent Campbell, and Randy Campbell; and sisters Gracie Benadum, Brenda Myers, and Candy McKee.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service officiated by Chaplin Mark Linn will be held Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM in West Rushville Cemetery. The Lancaster Burial Detail will perform honors.
Arrangements under the direction of Frank E. Smith Funeral Home.
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