Robert Terry Campbell, 82, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Embracing Hospice in Cumming, Georgia. A Mississippi native, Terry graduated from Belzoni High School, Mississippi College, and the University of North Carolina. Upon graduation from college, Terry moved his young family to Mobile, Alabama in 1959 and was hired International Paper Company as a research chemist. While living in Mobile, Terry was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School class teacher, and church leader for many years. Terry and Melite moved to Big Canoe in 1998 following his retirement from International Paper Company. He and Melite were delighted with their new community and quickly became active in many community events and organizations. Terry became a faithful member of the church choral group and the men’s chorus and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Big Canoe Chapel. After the death of Melite, Terry became involved with Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center in Jasper, GA and the Stephen’s Ministry group. In 2010, Terry married Anne Martin of Clinton, Mississippi and brought his new bride to Big Canoe. Anne readily and eagerly joined Terry in becoming a part of the community.
Terry is preceded in death by his wives Melite Bain Campbell and Anne Martin Campbell, his daughter Lisa Campbell Bradfield and his parents Terry Hicks and Francis Love Campbell.
Terry is survived by; children and spouses Karen and Tom Williams of Alpharetta, GA, and Rick Bradfield of Waco, TX; grandson Rob Bradfield of Waco, TX; and step-children and spouses Carol Anne and Michael Beane of Bartlett, TN, Jim and Reneé Martin of Clinton, MS, and Elaine Barber of Austin TX; step- grandchildrenand spouses Hedda and Noe Elias, Allison and Jared Vieth, Emily and Seth Cheatham, Jared Beane, Wells Barber, Ryan Martin, Jessica and Bill Lehmann, and Warren Beane; and great grandchildren Nina Simone Elias, Abbi Lehmann, Tabitha Lehmann, and Jace Vieth Visitation will be at Pine Crest Funeral Home Thursday, September 11, 2014, with graveside service at 11:00 am at Pine Crest Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Pine Crest Funeral Home, 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile Alabama 36605
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