James Donald

James Donald "Don" Campbell


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Dec 20th, 2018

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  • Death Date: Dec 20, 2018

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Biography: James Donald ?Don? Campbell was born June 1, 1925 in Mountain View, Arkansas to James Thurman and May Lackey Campbell. Having a servant spirit, he began his adult life by serving his country and finished by serving his Lord and ministering to those around him. In May 1943, he left Mountain View to join the Army Air Corps and by the end of WWII he was a rated B-25 pilot and had been selected to become a P-38 fighter pilot. Following the war, he attended Hendrix College and graduated with a bachelor?s degree in Business Administration. He married Margaret Ane Cain in 1954 in Little Rock and they had four children, Cathy, Carol, Jim, and Martha. In addition to Little Rock, they lived for a time in El Dorado and Pine Bluff, as well as Yazoo City, Mississippi, and Amite, Louisiana. They returned to Little Rock in 2010 where Margaret Ane predeceased him after over 56 years of marriage. In his professional career he worked for various companies as an accountant, auditor, and comptroller. Following his retirement from professional life, he was ordained and served as priest of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Amite, Louisiana. By studying directly under the instruction of the Bishop, he was the first priest in the Diocese of Louisiana ever to be ordained by studying outside a seminary. In addition to his church duties, he also served as both a prison and a hospice chaplain, until his declining health resulted in his final retirement at the age of 85. He departed to his heavenly home on December 20, 2018; he died peacefully in his sleep. He is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be Friday, January 18; 11:00 at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, donations to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000 Boone NC 28607, or, The Mighty Oaks Foundation, 27919 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 203, Temecula, CA 92590 are appreciated.

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Bill Ed & Bennie Gladden
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
The Don Campbell Family, as you all know we have lost a wonderful, honorable and extremely spiritual Family Man. Carlos and I visited Don a few years ago in Little Rock and even then he went out of his way to comfort us. Bennie and I send our condolences to all the family, Trust our prayers and thoughts will be of some comfort.
Carol Lackey Patterson
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
What a sweet and wonderful man he was - you children were fortunate to have him for a father. His mother was my aunt - Don and I are cousins, and I loved him very much. I hope to be there on Friday, but am not sure. My love to all of you.

Libby Dyson Peyton
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Don and Margaret Ann were kind people. My parent?s enjoyed their friendship. Father Don was the first priest in the Diocese of Louisiana to be ordained by studying outside a semenary. Rest In Peace
David Gursky
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rip Sir. I know you were a true patriot and have a loving family. Well Done Sir!
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Shan & Peter Grout
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We loved Father Don & Margaret Ane. They were dear to us. We hated to see them move from Amite, but realized that the time had come. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. May God bless you all!
Linda Charleville
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Such an honorable and kind man. We miss you Father Don. Much love to you and your family.

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