Herschel Anderson Campbell, 75, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away Wednesday October 8, 2008. Born on October 24, 1932, in Haskell, Texas, he was a devoted husband, son, father, paw-paw, and great-grandfather. He was a great Christian man. A retired Major from the Marine Corps, Herschel served his country from 1951-1992. He was a National Committee man and Executive Director of N.A.I.F.A of Beaumont.
Always keeping a neat yard, Herschel loved shopping at M&D Supply and was known as “Mr. Fix It”. Herschel also enjoyed fishing, shrimping, and duck hunting.
He loved spending time with his family and was a huge supporter of his grandchildren. Herschel enjoyed sitting on his patio with his wife and always kept a very neat yard.
Herschel was also a sports fan, keeping a close eye on the Houston Rockets, Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Astros.
He was preceded in death by his father, Don Campbell.
He is survived by his mother, Zelma Campbell; wife of fifty-three years, Virginia Campbell; his brother, Ross Campbell; children, Jeff Campbell, Lisa Tomplait and husband Barry, Laurie Cunningham and husband Bill of Longbeach, California; grandchildren, Paige Hopkins and Corey Borel, Erin Campbell and Jon Wilson, Derrick Hopkins, Amy Campbell, John Hopkins, Sarah Campbell, Kyle Cunningham, Courtney Cunningham; step-grandchildren, Paige Cunningham and Katie Cunningham; great grandchildren, Ava Campbell, Maiyce Wilson and Zachary Borel; and many other loving family members and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgewood Church of Christ Disaster Relief, 2455 Commerce, Beaumont, Texas 77703.
