David B. Campbell

Former Florida resident David B. Campbell, 69, died April 14, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. Born to Clifford and Carrie Campbell on September 13, 1947, in Butler, Pennsylvania. David attended Slippery Rock College in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. David served in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked in helicopter aviation electronics, then moved into data processing and programming. He worked many years as data processing manager at Thigpen Distributing, in Tifton, Georgia, then became Director of Warehousing and Customer Service for Poulan Weed Eater and Frigidaire. Later in life he became a software consultant for Perot and Dell. He loved anything that had to do with Florida State, and was an avid fan and booster. He would drive across the country to see the Seminoles play. David was a Ford man and never owned anything else. His Excursion was his jewel. David loved his rescue cat, Zeva, who stayed close when he was ill. David was always there to care for and support his wife, children, parents, siblings, and other family. He was the person that everyone turned to for help. David is survived by his wife, Sandy; daughters, Wendy and Brandi; grandsons, Brandon and Andrew; siblings, Sandy, Pam; nephew, Mike; and Aunt Phyllis. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, April 21 with visitation one hour prior to service in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.