Mr. William Edward Campbell
December 3, 1946 - July 12, 2020
William Edward Campbell was born on December 3, 1946 to the late John Bell (J.B.) & Nannie C. Campbell in Richmond, Kentucky. He departed to his eternal resting place on July 12, 2020 at the age of 73. He was married to Katie Campbell and they resided in Lexington, Kentucky. During his illness, he was a resident at Thomson Hood Veteran Center in Wilmore, Kentucky. Wm. Edward to those who knew him best, grew up in Richmond, Kentucky. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond, Kentucky where he remained a member. He attended the public schools in Richmond and upon completion of his education, he went on to serve in the United States Army. After he returned home from the Army, he began his tenure at IBM where he worked over 25 years until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting and most of all beating his opponents in a game of spades. These precious memories will be in our hearts forever. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Douglas, Walter and Freddie James Campbell; a sister, Della Campbell Matthew; a father- in-law, David Jackson; and a sister-in- law, Teresa Reed. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted wife, Katie Campbell; three daughters, Gladys Parks of Richmond, Kentucky, Christal (Marvin) Campbell of Lexington, Kentucky, and Kayla Campbell of Lexington, Kentucky; three sons, William Joseph Campbell, of Paris, Kentucky, Shan James of Louisville, Kentucky, and Lamont Campbell, Lexington, Kentucky; three brothers, B. W. (Mary) Campbell of Richmond, Kentucky, Jerry (Barbara) Campbell of Richmond, Kentucky, and Donald Wayne Campbell of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two sisters, Jewell Jenkins, Richmond, Kentucky and Wanda (Don) Peavley, Lexington Kentucky; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild; his mother in-law Huberta (Anthony) Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
William Edward Campbell was born on December 3, 1946 to the late John Bell (J.B.) & Nannie C. Campbell in Richmond, Kentucky. He departed to his eternal resting place on July 12, 2020 at the age of 73. He was married to Katie Campbell and... View Obituary & Service Information