Bro. Jackie was a loving husband, Daddy and Papi. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He accepted his call to preach in 1976 and began pastoring in 1977 at Oak Grove First Congregational Methodist Church and later began pastoring Liberty First Congregational Methodist Church. He was involved with the FCM Church Conference and served in several leadership roles including Secretary, Vice President, and President. For over 50 years, Jackie worked as a wholesale grocery sales representative for Worth Ratliff Grocery and WL Petrey. In his spare time, he enjoyed mowing the lawn, swimming with his grandkids, and grilling out.
He was preceded in death by parents, Cooper Clarence and Wonnie Lene Moon Camp; father and mother-in-law, Barney “Junior” and Pauline Smith and brother-in-law, Dale Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Smith Camp; daughters: Stephanie (Justin) Burden and Rebecca (Sam) Gregory; grandchildren: Bradley Burden, Kyle Burden, Brylee Gregory and Ava Gregory; sisters: Diane (James) Makemson, Denice (George) Banister and Bettina (Marty) Green; brother, Larry (Rita) Camp; sisters-in-law, Melissa (Johnny) Smith and Denise Smith; brother-in-law, Mike (Sandra) Smith and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, August 14, 2020 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Burial will be in Flint Creek Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
In accordance with Alabama regulation and in respect for the family, all visitors are asked to wear a face covering and exercise social distancing. Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at mossservicefh.com
