Victor C. Campbell Jr.
January 21, 1947 – July 30, 2024
In accordance with his wish cremation will take place and a private family graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Centrica Care Navigators Hospice, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 77, passed away July 30, 2024 at home with family by his side. Vic was born January 21, 1947 to the late Victor Sr. and Maxine (Castor) Campbell in Kalamazoo, MI. He graduated from Portage Central High School in 1965 and went on to become a journeyman pipefitter and retired from the Upjohn/Pfizer Company after twenty-eight years of service. In 1970, he married Carol (Scmid) Campbell. They celebrated their 54th anniversary this year. In 1977 they adopted their son, Mark Campbell, who brought great joy to their lives. One of Vic’s greatest enjoyments was waterskiing with friends on Austin Lake. When he had to give that up, he found his second joy, riding his Harly Davidson. Vic and Carol had many beautiful trips with friends across the country with Nova Scotia being one of their favorites. After a ride you could often find him enjoying a Gentleman Jack and cigar. Vic’s smile, laughter and kindness will be missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son, Mark (Kelley) Campbell; grandchildren, Madison, Maci and Ryder; sister, Dolores Linstead; brother and sister-in-laws, Don (Terry) Schmid, Don (Mary) Joostberns and Woody Byers; several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Vic was also preceded in passing by a sister, MaryAnn Byers.
Carol, to you, Mark and your family my sincerest condolences. I am saddened learning the news about Vic. As you know we worked in the Upjohn Pipe Shop for many years. He made the rounds of the various shops on the day he retired and then he was off riding his Harley. Vic was quick to help me with projects using his Bobcat. Mark, on one occasion while your Dad was doing some landscaping you were jumping off the roof of my pool house into the pool. I had to tell Vic, along with a warning he made you sit in the truck for 10 minutes. I still think about you flying through the air into the pool. When I held you out of the All-Star Baseball lineup with stitches in your injured knee, Vic was not happy. He didn’t talk to me for a few weeks, but I think he understood. He always wanted the best for you.
Having breakfast at Wyman’s Restaurant (the old Bucky’s) almost every day, and again on Saturdays with Carol and friends, and Fridays at The Hide A Way in Vicksburg will not be the same without you. But, your sprit will always be in our hearts. God speed.
Carol we were so sorry to hear of Vic’s passing. We are keeping you and Mark and his family in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all of the memories you made together. ❤️ and keep them in your heart forever.