Oconee-Oglethorpe County GaArchives Obituaries.....Campbell, Dr. Richard James January 6, 2011 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Eddie Saxon chief53477@aol.com February 6, 2011, 9:27 am Athens Banner-Herald Athens, Georgia Dr Richard James Campbell of Athens, Ga. age 46, 1964 went to be with his Lord, Thursday, January 6, 2011. Born September 7, 1964 in Baltimore, Maryland, Rick was the son fo Richard E. and Ann Miller Campbel of Apex, NC and he was married to Deborah Grimes Campbell,his wife of 24 years. He received his Doctorate from Fuller Theological Semminary and was also a graduate of Lee University and Southeasten Theological Seminary-Wake Forrest where he received his Master of Divinity. He was a member of Watkinsville First Baptist Church. Rick served as the President & CEO of INJOY Stewardship Solutions (ISS). Over the past 8 years with ISS, he has worked with over 150 pastors and churches, and his leadership has influenced thousnda of leaders across the country as well as other countries. With a deep abiding passion for pastor,churches, and generosity, his skil, experience, and giftedness made him a perfect fit for his national leadership role. Prior to his leadership at ISS, Rich led two church plants and served in the role of senior pastor over a 17 year period. In addition Rick served on the Board of Directors of Bethel Haven Child and Youth Ministries. Survivors in addition to his parents and wife includes his two daughters: Ashley and Sara Campbell: sisters: Carol Henning of Apex,NC. and Sharon Newton of Cary,NC. Funeral service will be held, Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 3pm at Watkinsville First Baptist Church with Rev. Carlos Sibly and Rev.Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Oconee Memorial Park In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel Haven Child and Youth Services, 1020 Barber Creek Drive Suite 313, Watkinsvill, Ga.30677 The family will receive friends tonight, January 8, 2011 from 6 until 8 pm at the funeral home. Lord & Stephens, WEST is in charge of arrangements. Additional Comments: Rich was a 2nd cousin by marriage File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/oconee/obits/c/campbell13214ob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 2.5 Kb