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Tyler Campbell Obituary

Tyler Wray Campbell, 54, of Henrico County, Va., died Wednesday, January 28, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Harwood Campbell; two sons, Tyler W. Campbell, Jr. and Thomas Christian Campbell and his fiancée, Angelle Townsend. He is also survived by his parents, Barbara and Donald Campbell; three brothers, Donald T. "Dee" Campbell, Clifford and Susan Campbell, Martin and Banjo Campbell; nephews, Jason Campbell and Tripp Reuger; and niece, Ashley Reuger. Other survivors include his mother-in-law, Mrs. Garland M. Harwood Jr.; brother-in-law, Garland M. Harwood, III and his wife, Janice; sister-in-law, Martha Harwood; nephews and nieces-in-law, Anne and Brian Lansing, Garland M. Harwood, IV and his wife. Karina, Sarah Carpi; great-nephew, Brock Lansing; and great-niece, Avery Lansing; and his beloved dog, Winston. Mr. Campbell was a graduate of Indiana State University, where he was a champion wrestler, and owner of Service Master of Chester in Chester, Va. Visitation will be Sunday, February 1, 2009, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home-Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd. A graveside service will be held Monday, at 11 a.m. at Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Bandy Field, Inc., 4013 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23230 or the Douglas Freeman High School Boosters Club, 8701 Three Chopt Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2009.

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Brenda Brown

March 12, 2009

Mary, my heart grieves for you,for I
know that you and Tyler shared a
a special love, and a bond as
"best friends" through the years.
Take comfort in knowing that now
you have a special guardian angel
to watch over you always.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May GOD bless and comfort you, my
dear friend.
Love & Prayers,

Bill Breckenridge

February 23, 2009

I remember many great times with Tyler from Cub Scouts with his mom at the house on Zell on up to the Hitching Post days. May God Bless you all with fond rememberances of Tylers' life; a fine man and a life well lived.

Christine Hughes

February 17, 2009

Mary, Wanted to say how sorry of was to hear of your loss and I will be thinking of you and your family. Christine Hughes

PAIGE MYERS RILEY

February 9, 2009

TO THE CAMPBELL FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I GREW UP WATCHING & CHEERING ON TYLER, TIM (MY BROTHER) AND ALL OF THE CAMPBELL BOYS. YOU ARE A STRONG FAMILY & WILL STAY STRONG. FONDLY, PAIGE

Mary Dick

February 8, 2009

Tyler was one of the nicest folks at Bandy Field. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Sally & Mark Wittkofski

February 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Campbells. Tyler and Winston were the bright spots in our walks. We will always remember his smile and friendly greetings.
Sally and Mark Wittkofski and their Suzy and Katie

Page Franklin

February 6, 2009

To the Campbell Family:
I just learned of your loss today and wanted to express my deepest condolences.
I went to Freeman HS with Tyler and Dee and Don will remember me from the old "Hitching Post" Days...
I hope all of you in the Campbell family find comfort in your memories and support from one another

Christi Hancock

February 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are that you may find peace.
The Hancocks (Mrs. Harwood's neighbors)

Mary Stuart Bullard

February 2, 2009

Mary, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Buck and Rachel Coon

February 2, 2009

Dear Donnie, Barbara and Campbell Family:

So sorry to learn of Tyler's passing. Be assured of our prayers and concern at this time.

John Harwood

February 1, 2009

Mary: My love and prayers are with you and your family

Michael and Linda Melton

February 1, 2009

We are very sorry for your lost.
He'll live in your hearts forever.
One sweet day you shall see him again!!

Bill Koger

January 31, 2009

Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Campbell family. May God's grace carry you through this sorrowful time and may you find peace through Him. Barbara and Donnie, we wish we could be there to comfort all of you. We love you.
Billy and Durema Koger
Charlotte, NC

Lydia Harrison

January 31, 2009

To the Campbell family,

We are thinking about you and know that this is such a loss for parents, siblings, and children. May God carry you through the dark times and bring you through stronger than ever. Bucky and Lydia Harrison

Rodney & Jozan Holdren

January 31, 2009

Our thoughts & Prayers are with you & the family. May His love give you strength at this time.

Loretta and Lynn McClure

January 31, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris Young

January 31, 2009

Mary-I grew up over on Rivermont. I remember walking to your house in the mornings with Deedi to pick you up and go to the bus stop-that was many years ago! I was also in Tyler's class at Freeman and wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear the news. My sympathy goes out to you and the whole family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha & Howard Harrison

January 31, 2009

Our hearts are hurting with your's in your loss. We remember special family times when Tyler and his brothers and our two sons had great fun together at Grandma Robbins' house and other times at picnics, Christmas, etc. Our prayers are with all of the Campbell family. May God's mercy and grace comfort you during this time of sorrow. Just call on Him and have faith. His love will sustain you.

With heartfelt love,
Martha Rose and Howard Harrison
(Don Campbell's 1st cousin)

Eloise Perdue

January 31, 2009

So sorry to hear the sad news. My prayers are with your family.

Dane & Bonnie Robbins

January 31, 2009

Our thoughts, prayers, love and sympathy are with all of you.

Janie Goode Ragland

January 31, 2009

Sorry to hear about Tyler. I worked with Don and Tyler when I was with Kemper Ins. in Richmond. I have fond memories of him. My prayers are with the family.

mary k. (1stcousin to Tyler's Dad) argabright

January 31, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

larry flippen

January 31, 2009

Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow.
Larry & Kay Flippen

Wayne & Cris Flippen

January 31, 2009

Our thoughts are with you and all your family.

Nancy Wyatt

January 31, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Campbell Family. May each of you find strength in the love of God.

Mark Pendleton

January 31, 2009

We are praying for each of you.
Mark and Joyce Pendleton

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