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Leroy Campbell Obituary
Leroy R. Campbell "Lee", age 59, of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly and way too soon on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center Emergency Room.
Born March 14, 1957 in Chicago, he was the son of Leroy and Donna (Burgchardt) Campbell, Sr. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy.
Lee was a proud and accomplished member of Mechanics' Local #701, and developed many lifelong friendships while employed at Penske, Alpha Baking, and most recently at USF Holland, Inc. He also previously was the owner of Enterprise Motors and worked as a reposessor and a semi driver for Mopar.
Lee was an outstanding, devoted and accomplished father who was a knight in shining armor when it came to his princesses. He will be remembered as an outgoing and fearless adventurist who had a great personality and a fun, sometimes goofy, sense of humor. A great conversationalist, he always had stories to share and was nicknamed "Campfire Campbell." Lee was also a corvette enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Lee Campbell; and his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Debra Jacksa-Campbell; his children, Jacob Ryan Campbell, Misty Marie Campbell, Melanie Campbell, Connie Weese, Scott ( Elizabeth ) Jacksa, and Brad Jacksa; grandchildren, Adrian Andrew Aleman, Swayze Mae Campbell, Maleya Margaret Campbell, Austin Steven, Annie Mae Baron, Madison and Tyler Jacksa, and soon to be born Elijah Brandon Lee Aleman; his loyal and loving furry friend- Peyton; and best friend ever, Bobby Delrose.
Visitation for Leroy Campbell will be held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation and interment will be private.
For information (815) 741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.
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mark casto
August 6, 2016
Lee, you will always be remembered as a man who went out of his way for anybody. I was a very good friend and will never forget all you've done for me .I'll miss ya , bro?! Lol
Sandy Pubentz
May 18, 2016
The world will not be the same without you but you will be in our hearts forever. Until we meet again.
May 18, 2016
LEE CAMPBELL HE WAS A LEGEND IN HIS OWN TIME.
Cindy & Don Weese. KERR
May 17, 2016
THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN HIS KIDS WERE LITTLE THE FUN AND JOY THEY HAD WHEN THERE DAD WOULD COME HOME AND GO TO TAKE A NAP BEFORE DINNER!! His kids Brandon, Jacob,Misty, would wait till he was asleep ,then they would climb on the bed the three if them and paint there Dad,s finger and toe nails with all different colors.Dori and I would laugh watching them do it..the kids couldn't wait till it was time to wake him for dinner and come to the tablet to eat,all of a sudden we're all watching his face would lite up and he would start laughing and say,you kids got me again..and he just shook his head and would laugh..but didn't no his toes were painted also.nit till the next day when he got in the shower HE seen it and started yelling get this polish off me now,I have to go to work.well the one day there wasn't no polish remover so he had to leave to work with polish on his nails.and just told everyone his kids did it..those kids had a blast doing his nails,and playing tricks on him.They would just love when he came home from work. Memories you always cherish..God Bless. Rest in R I P. Will be missed by all.
Cindy & Don WEESE KERR
May 17, 2016
PRAYERS go out to his wife and all of Lee,s kids and Grand kids..
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