Major Campbell Obituary in Clearwater at Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Major Campbell

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.

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Minnie Campbell-Graham sent Ocean Devotion for Major Campbell - August 29, 2024

To the Campbell family, we're sending our condolences.Youre in our thoughts and prayers.Sincerly Minnie,and Family

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Ashley Glenn sent The Peace Lily for Major Campbell - August 29, 2024

We cherish the time we had with you Uncle Major. Love, Ashley and family

Jason Tong sent Beautiful Dreams for Major Campbell - August 29, 2024

REST IN PEACE MAJOR!!! We love and miss you with all our hearts. You will be truly missed and remembered!!!!

In the time that I've known you you were always so kind to me. Rest in Heaven Mr Campbell.

Pop, as we have always referred to you as, you were one of my daddy's closet first cousins. Great memories will be cherished and shared as we navigate through this process of your loss. We know that God is with us now and forever. Ida and Doretha are under God's and our watchful eyes. We know that better days are coming. We love you cousin, Annie Campbell and the Campbell Bunch, The family of the Late Rev. Walter C. Campbell, Sr. Or "Walt"

My fondest memory of my Uncle Major goes , back to early childhood. When ever he would come to the house , he would always toss us up in the air and catch us . We def should have been scared but we were elated and trusted that he would catch us every time (and he did) . I'm so glad i got to see and hug you one last time when I was in florida a couple of weeks ago, had i known it was going to be the last hig i would have hugged you a little harder and a little longer. Love you Uncle Major!!!
Love, Your Great niece Nkosa

MISTER MAJOR, We miss you sir! I wish the many times I saw u recently that I truly had said goodbyes and farewells to you sir. You will definitely find Hatti in heaven without a doubt and you both will keep your eyes on all of us so we can all be sure that we are all safe and healthy. Goodbye and love You our true old Friend of ours, CHINO TONG and KIDS respectively

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