John "Jack" Campbell's Obituary
John "Jack" Campbell Jr., age 79 of Millsboro, DE, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017, after a short illness at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, DE. He was born Tuesday, July 19, 1938 in Chester, PA, son of the late John and Mary (Dooley) Campbell.
Jack graduated from Ridley High School, Class of 1956, where he was a member of the basketball team. After high school, he served in the US Army and Army Reserves. Jack lived in Brookhaven, PA for 28 years, after growing up in CrumLynne. He worked at Westinghouse, Boeing Vertol, and Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company. Jack was a member of the American Legion Post 28 and was an avid sports fan, Penn State and the Philadelphia Eagles being among his favorites. More than anything, however, he cherished spending time with family and friends. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jack is survived by his children: J. Patrick Campbell and his wife Cindy Phillips of Silver Spring, MD, and Jacqueline Taggart and her husband Dave of Levittown, PA; his grandchildren: Alaina Taggart, Julianna Taggart, Kellen Campbell, and Brady Campbell; his former wife, Patricia Reilly Campbell of Levittown, PA; and his sister, Judith Hood of Holmes, PA.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest contributions in Jack's memory to: American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road; Millsboro, DE 19966.
Please sign the online guestbook located on this site.
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