James “Jim” Jackson Campbell Sr., 77, of Wheeling, WV, passed away December 20, 2016 at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
Jim was born May, 19, 1939 in Cunard, WV, son of the late Duward and Doney (Asbury) Campbell.
Jim was a retired coal miner from Consol Coal, a US AirForce Veteran, former self-employed electrician, member of the New Life Fellowship Church, Shadyside, OH, and a volunteer of the Food Pantry and Backpack Afterschool Program at Hope United Methodist Church, Wheeling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two infant sons, Bruce and Leonard Campbell; sister, Linda Rogerson and infant sister, Kimberly Campbell. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Bonnie (Mize) Campbell of Wheeling; daughter, Terri (Ted) Daniels of Shadyside, OH; son, James “Jim” (Kristi) Campbell Jr. of Negley, OH; sister, Edith Campbell of Wheeling; two brothers, Roger and Larry (Madelyne) Campbell all of Wheeling; seven grandchildren, Joseph (Tommy) Mastracci of Moundsville, WV, Matthew_Mastracci of Shadyside, Brenna (Ian) Speelman of Elizabethtown, PA, Ashley Fielder of Wellsville,OH, Max (Tiffany) Littleton from Columbiana, OH, Josh Littleton of Negley and Jacquelyn Campbell of Negley, five great grandchildren, including his name sake, James; several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Buddy.
Friends will be received from 4-7 pm, Thursday, December 22 and 10am until the time of service at 11am on Friday, December 23 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Elm Grove Chapel, 154 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV with Pastor Joel Traylor officiating.
Military Graveside Rites will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church food pantry, Wheeling at www.TMCFunding.com
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
James “Jim” Jackson Campbell, Sr.
May 19, 1939 - December 20, 2016
05/19/1939 - 12/20/2016
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday December 22, 2016
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
Cemetery
Friday December 23, 2016
Visitation
Friday December 23, 2016
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
Service
Friday December 23, 2016
11:00 am
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Elm Grove Chapel
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
154 Kruger Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-0330 | Directions
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one. A scripture that really helps me in difficult times is 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 where it says “Praised be the God and Father of our lord Jesus Christ, the father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our trials so that we might be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.” My prayers are with you and your family.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of James Jackson Campbell, Sr., give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Air Force Veteran, James Jackson Campbell, Sr., is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
I remember Growing up 2 houses away on Vermont St and the friendship growing up with Terri. I always admired your Dad and family in your Christian Walk and our times @ Thompson UMC. Bonnie & Terri, it was of Great comfort to myself & my Family when you came to My Parents Homecomings and I feel blessed that they are now in Good company with a True Man of God. We are praying for All of you!
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man . He knew how much he was loved by all of you. Our prayers are with your family
My sincere sympathy to you and your family, Jim. May the fond memories you share of him help ease the pain during this difficult time.
Your dad was so sweet. Prayers to Bonnie, Terri and the rest of the family.
Terri and Family, we were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless and keep you all in His hands during this difficult time.
Bob & Sandra Greathouse
Bonnie Terry Jimmy
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim he was one of the nicest people I knew , prayers to you all in this time of sarrow
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, Jim.