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Bruce Campbell Obituary

Bruce Campbell, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at his home in Leon Junction. Funeral Services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at Scott's Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Campbell was born Aug. 4, 1939, in Crawford, to the late Franklin and Lorene Bullard Campbell. He loved to fish and spent his time on the river. He was preceded in death by an infant son, David Bruce Campbell, and a granddaughter, Christy Bass. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Bass and husband, Gary; son, Mike Campbell and wife, Joanie; sister, Ann Bailey; brothers, Frank Campbell, William "Sonny" Campbell and Leslie Campbell; grandchildren, Justin Bass, Jason Campbell and Kayla Barrow; and a great-grandson, Chase Campbell. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Campbell, Danny Grimes, Leslie Campbell, William Campbell, Gary Bass and Keith Bailey. August 4, 1939 - April 1, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald on Apr. 2, 2008.

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Leslie Campbell

April 27, 2008

Bruce,I think about you every day and probably always will.We spent many joyful days of our lives together.I love you with all my soul,and miss you miserably.My greatest regret, I didn't get to spend your last days with you.Your youngest bro. Leslie

Lori Cribbs

April 8, 2008

My dear Uncle Bruce,
I never took the chance to get to know you very well, but I have heard so many stories, especially the fishing stories, that I felt like I knew you better than I do some other people. I heard a saying recently, and I think it applies to you as much as anybody. Always blessings, never losses. It was a blessing to have known you as much as I did, and I will get to know you even better one day. All my love, your niece, Lori Jean. : )

Ann Bailey

April 7, 2008

Bruce, being the only girl among four brothers, I guess I kind of felt like the outsider when it came to fishing. I couldn't stand to kill a poor innocent worm or minnow just to catch a fish, which I loved to eat, but couldn't stand to kill. I never got my deep freeze filled with fish like you promised, but thats okay, just remember me when you and the family gather for that fish fry reunion in Heaven. I didn't get a chance to say goodbye, but I love you, miss you, and grieve for you, but I know you are in pain no more and you are now a free happy spirit.
Give Mom and the family my love.
You'll always live in my heart.
Your Sis,

Sherri Bailey

April 6, 2008

Uncle Bruce,

I miss you dearly.
You were a very special Uncle to me.
I will miss baking you cookies on your Birthday and around the Holidays.
I will miss making you movies to watch on your DVD player.
You were the kind of man that was appreciative of anything anyone would do for you.
You accepted people as they were.
Everyone who knew you will miss you.
Your forever in my heart!

Frank Campbell

April 4, 2008

As my brother, he was always loved.
As my friend, he was most of the time liked,but just the same, I will miss him very badly for a long time to come and will never forget him.
We argued often,but always forgave! We never faught unless it was back to back! May his fighting days be over and he rest in Peace with God! I miss you Old Man!
Love Forever, Frank aka: Baldy

Lacey Ballard

April 4, 2008

Bruce, even though I only knew you for about three years I knew your heart. When I told you that I had lost all of my grandfathers you told me "Well hell, i'll be your grandpa". That ment more to me than you will ever know. I already miss you hugging my neck and giving me a kiss on the head smelling like fish and i wouldn't want it any other way!! I wish I could have taken you out on that boat and went fishing with you (we all know it's bad luck to take a women fishing!). I miss your wonderful smile and your laugh, and the way you and Gary "fought" all the time!! Lord knows you two loved each other!! I hope that you are having fun up there fishing in your river with your granddaughter Christy, you two behave yourselfs and don't catch em' all till I get there!! I love you PawPaw.....

Dave & Brenda McGrain

April 2, 2008

We are deeply sorry for your loss. May Bruce rest well and may your sorrow pass quickly.

Benny Waters

April 2, 2008

Bruce, you are the best fisherman I ever knew. You know every hole in every creek, river, or lake. You have also been a very good friend for over 50 years. Rest in peace. As you would say, "I love you."

Candy Lewallen

April 2, 2008

My prayers are with you Mike and Debbie. I was so glad to know your dad and visit with him a few months ago. We take life for granted, and we never know when God will call us home. Will be thinking of ya'll, so be strong for each other.

Sam,Joy,Misty,Joy L.,Samuel,Athey,Brian

April 2, 2008

Debbie & Gary our love and prayers are your's. theres going to be a fish fry in heaven tonight! God loves his river rats as much as we do.

Chaplain Dell Bredemeyer

April 2, 2008

Mike, though I did not know your Dad, I am sure that I am familiar with his spirit through you. It has been a few years since our paths have crossed. May the Lord give you strength, peace and understanding. A reunion is planned for your Dad in glory with all the family, allow your life to be full and just, open to change, careful of trials, and willing to go when called...

Lola Finkenbinder Brinegar

April 2, 2008

Mike, Debbie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

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