Morgan-Limestone County AlArchives Obituaries.....Campbell, John W., Sr. May 5, 1956
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“Signs of the Times” Primitive Baptist Periodical, November 1956 Issue

JOHN W. CAMPBELL, SR. – Morgan Co. / Limestone Co. – Ala.
	John W. Campbell, Sr., was born March 13, 1907.  He was a victim of drowning on
May 5, 1956.  To him and his companion [Mary Gladys or Gladys M.], who survives,
two children were born:  Mrs. Fay Peck, Hartselle, Ala., and J. W. Campbell, Jr.
 The daughter and the following survive:  Grandchildren Larry Campbell and Bob
Peck; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Campbell of Athens, Ala.; four
brothers: Paul of Florida, Jessie of Hartselle, Ala.; Edd of Decatur, Ala.; and
Floyd of Huntsville, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.
	Brother Campbell never united with the militant church but professed a hope in
1946, and his desire was to unite with the church but he was denied the
privilege.  Why, we do not know.  We, the Primitive Baptists at Kelly’s Creek
Church, looked forward to his presence on our meeting days and missed him and
his companion if they were absent.  He was a large contributor to the erection
of the new building in 1953 at old Kelly’s Creek.  He was always willing to help
bear the burdens when the opportunity presented itself.  He never failed to
esteem Christ as our chief Moderator and the Savior of sinners.  He believed
that God gave his Son, and that He is the Shepherd of the flock.  He contended
that salvation was by grace and grace alone, that the gospel is the power of God
and reaches each child of grace without the aid of man.
	His family, his neighbors, and his Baptist friends were all so shocked and
heartbroken to hear of his sudden death, and the church feels humbled at the
call of our brother to come home.  We feel that he has only fallen asleep.

	“Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep!
	From which ever wake to weep:
	A calm and undisturbed repose,
	Unbroken by the last of foes!”

	His favorite song was “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds.”  This, and “Sweet
Hour of Prayer” were sung at the funeral.  The funeral was conducted by Elder H.
C. Moon, who was given great liberty to speak of the unsearchable riches of God
and of the confidence he had in the deceased.  [See Additional Comments
following obituary for burial information.]
	The many floral offerings were a silent token of love and respect of those who
knew our brother and his son.  As a tribute to his memory, BE IT RESOLVED, that
we in patient resignation bow to this dispensation of God’s providence, knowing
that all His purposes are right; and that we cherish his memory and strive to
emulate the virtue which through abounding grace adorned his life.
	May God comfort and bless all who mourn.  A copy of this is to be sent to
“Signs of the Times,” and “Old Faith Contender”; and a copy to his companion. 
This approved by the church. – Mrs. Reaner Reece
	Brother Campbell’s only son, John W. Campbell, Jr., was with him and was
drowned also.  His funeral was conducted by Mr. Simmons of the Methodist faith,
of which he was a member.  He was at home only two months after his discharge
from the service.



 


Additional Comments:
A memorial at findagrave.com for John W. Campbell, Sr., shows he was buried in
Salem Methodist Church Cemetery, Hartselle, Ala., in Morgan County and that he
served in WWII as a private.  His tombstone is joint with that of his wife, and
her inscription shows her name and dates as:  Gladys M., Oct. 22, 1907 – Jan. 4,
2006.  Her name is listed in the memorial as Mary Gladys “Roy” Campbell. - A. F.
Kelley  

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