Raul Campbell entered eternal rest in San Antonio, TX on November 8, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born in Donna, TX to Alejandro and Idalia Campbell on May 6, 1946 and raised by his grandparents Jesus and Octavia Balli. Raul graduated from Donna High School in 1964.
Raul enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965. He was stationed in Vietnam where he sustained multiple gunshot wounds and injuries. Raul received a Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
Raul went on to continue serving his community and country in assisting veterans with medical and health benefits. He took great pride in advocating and counseling those in need. Raul formally served as a National Service Officer for the Disabled American Veterans and was recently awarded for 50 years of dedication and service.
As a member and officer of the Alamo Chapter 1836, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Raul was instrumental in the proposal and approval of the installation of the Combat Wounded Veterans monument in downtown San Antonio. He is also included on a wall mural in west San Antonio that features all branches of the military during the Vietnam War.
Raul was passionate, dedicated, and generous with his time and counseling. His goal was to ensure that all veterans and their families would have the VA Benefits assistance, respect and care they deserve.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff at San Antonio Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital ICU and Spinal Cord Injury Center as well the Paralyzed Veterans of America for their countless hours of passionate and respectful health care.
Raul was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Margarita “Mamie” Benitez Campbell; Pamela (George III) Culver, Priscilla (Sam) Crosser; grandchildren Arden Campbell Culver, George Griffin Culver IV, Campbell Clay Crosser, Mila Elise Crosser; numerous siblings from Texas and Florida; and numerous nephews and nieces. Raul never met a stranger.
The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Services will continue Monday, November 26, 2018 with a 9:15 a.m. mass at Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church, 13715 Riggs. Committal Service to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. For online tributes visit www.SunsetNWfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to www.VVA.org designated toward Agent Orange and Dioxin Committee in Honor of Raul Campbell. Semper Fi.
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