Deacon Campbell, Major, Clearwater transition on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa.

A native of Clearwater and attended the public schools of Clearwater Pinellas County, Florida and graduated in 1955 from Pinellas High School, Clearwater.

Major Campbell moved to Detroit, MI in 1965 and was employed with Cook Paint and Varnish Company.

Desiring a different working life direction Major sought employment with Clawson Concrete as a driver and later was promoted to Driver Superintendent until retirement in 1981.

Major Campbell on October 31, 1966, was united in holy matrimony to Hattie Clay.

Major and Hattie returned to Clearwater and here they remained with Hattie's Home Going Feb 23,2018 and now his on Aug. 17,2024.

Major and Hattie both joined the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he was ordained a Deacon.

Deacon Major Campbell was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Campbell, Sr. and Alberta White Campbell, his wife of 52 years Hattie Clay Campbell, his siblings Charles, Willie, Joseph and Jesse, Jr., Eva Jenkins, Bessie Archie, Margaret Smith and JoAnn Campbell, a daughter in law Elvira Campbell and son in law Thomas Smith.

Fond and cherish memories he leaves…

Sons: Robert Campbell, Theodis Clay (Mary)

Daughters: Sandra Smith, Patricia Jackson (Curtis)

Sisters: Ida Mae Frazier and Doreatha Murray

Sisters-in-law: Sara Campbell and Mattie Campbell

Grandchildren: Elliott, Tameka, Charita Leroy, Alex, Rodney, (Millie), Jermaine, Jarran, Empress, Myles, Trevon, Vicki, Aaron, Ben and Thomas, Jr.

30 great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

Godchildren: Teesha Richardson, Takieba Lane, Timoy Green, & John Lucas.

Great grand godchild: Harper Lynch-Tong.

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends.

Dear friends: Cleo and Vinnie Cruder and David and Maude Whatley.

Public Viewing: Friday, August 30, 2024, 5-7 PM at the Mt. Carmel Church 1012 Pennsylvania Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755.

Celebration of Life: Saturday August 31, 2024, 11 AM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 1012 Pennsylvania Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755.

Entrusted Care to Smith-Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services.