Donny Campbell

Published 11:20 am Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Graveside services for Donny Campbell 74, Athens have been scheduled for 11:30 A.M. February 1, 2019 at Athens Cemetery with Dr. Faulk Landrum officiating under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. Mr. Campbell passed away peacefully Sunday January 26, 2019 in Tyler. Donny was born July 9, 1944 in Athens to the late J.M. and Grace Campbell. During Donny’s early years his family resided in Three Rivers, Texas where he graduated High School. Donny married his sweetheart Sandra S. Adams May 31, 1966 and they shared 52 wonderful years. Donny graduated from East Texas State University. Donny served his country in the United States Army serving in Germany in the 60’s. After his service he returned to Athens where he began his career was with Adam’s Brothers Construction and later Henderson County Asphalt Company which he retired from in 2012. Donny loved to go hunting and fishing and enjoyed playing golf. Donny was preceded in death by his parents, brother; Kenneth Campbell and sister Jean Bradford. Survivors include his wife of 52 years Sandra A. Campbell of Athens, daughter; Traci Sue Campbell of Dallas and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jerry Perkins, Billy Campbell, Ron Dickerson, Cesar Pachoer, Steve Murdock, Billy Norwood and Danny Cummings. Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday morning February 1, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the ICU staff of UT Health East Texas, Athens, Dr. Grey and the staff and doctors of Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler.