James E Campbell Jr., age 79, of Nacogdoches, TX passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Nacogdoches, TX. James was born August 2, 1942 in Lake Jackson, TX to parents James E Campbell Sr. and Laverne Rayburn Campbell.
James was an avid fisherman. If he could be anywhere, he would be at a fishing hole with a fishing pole in his hand. He enjoyed woodworking, and creating things with his hands. Above all, James enjoyed loving on his dog Little Bit, and spending as much time as possible with those he loved most.
James was preceded in death by his parents.
Those left to cherish his memory include wife, Shirley Campbell of Nacogdoches, TX; sons, Jeff and wife Donna Campbell of Barbers Hill, TX, and Ben and Wife Pam Gentry of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Tammy and husband David Marcontell of Mont Belvieu, TX; brother, Gary and wife Donna Campbell of Mont Belvieu, TX; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
A visitation for James will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM.
James will be laid to rest in Shady Grove Cemetery, Nacogdoches, TX.
Serving, as pallbearers are David Marcontell, Jason Walker, Gavin Gentry, Micah McCoy, Hunter Ballard, and Don Shoemaker.
Mike Worsham is serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the Campbell family.
