Rex Lemont Campbell

Rex Lemont Campbell was born on March 9, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois, to Earl Morris Campbell and Josephine (Pearson) Campbell. He was raised in Centralia, Illinois, attending Franklin Elementary School and graduating from Centralia High School.

Shortly after high school, Rex married Joyce Stalls (deceased) of Centralia, Illinois, and to this union two children were born, Terrill L. Campbell (deceased) and LaKendra (Edna-Josephine) Campbell. After this union, Rex married Joan Worthy (deceased) of Centralia, Illinois, and they raised two children, Peytone D. Worthy and Porshia C. Gardner.

Rex accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and attended Second Baptist Church in Centralia, Illinois, with his cousins and continued to study and worship when he relocated to California. Rex attended the Southern Missionary Church in Los Angeles, California, under the leadership of Dr. Joe L. Gates, where he was ordained as a deacon in 2002. Rex later joined The Abundant Family Living Church in Southern California, under the leadership of Pastor Diego Meza.

A few years after the death of his second wife, Rex was reacquainted with Monica Jones, a long-time family friend that he had not seen in over 50 years. Rex relocated to Arizona to be closer to Monica and shortly after, they were united in holy matrimony. Rex attended the First Institutional Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona, where his wife serves as an Associate Minister and later joined, under the leadership of Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., Senior Pastor.

Rex enjoyed listening to R&B Old School music with the Isley Brothers being one of his favorite recording groups. He loved listening to gospel music and would often listen to Ken Reynolds on his way to church. Rex was a basketball and football fan. He enjoyed watching movies and spending time with family. Rex loved to travel and visit with family and friends. Rex endured a few health challenges, but he was determined to live his life to the fullest with his loving wife at his side, giving him all the love and support possible. Rex had a funny sense of humor and often kept those in his presence laughing.

Rex had several jobs during his lifetime, but spent a major part of his years working for the City of Santa Monica, retiring in 2017 after 29 years of service.

Rex lived the rest of his life living peacefully with his loving wife, Monica in Arizona. They were always together trying out new restaurants, going to the movies, grocery shopping and doctor’s appointments together. Rex was determined to build up his endurance and eat healthier. He and his wife worked at this together.

He loved people and was a gift-giver. He would often give gifts to people, especially relatives and friends, “just because”. He would shower his wife with flowers, candy, and jewelry not only on their wedding anniversary and her birthday, but she would often get up in the morning to cook breakfast and find a special package on the kitchen counter with a card noting a scripture or Christian saying, letting her know just how much he loved and appreciated her.

During Covid-19, you would find them on Sunday, livestreaming the service. They would get up, put their clothes on and watch the service together. On the first Sunday they would participate in communion together, and they were active participants at home, just as they would have been if they were in the church building.

Rex enjoyed spending time having devotion and discussing scripture with his wife. They would often read the Bible and discuss scriptures over lunch or dinner. Rex enjoyed praise and worship, listening to the choir sing, he loved his pastor, Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., and most of all, he loved the Lord. Supporting his wife’s ministry was a vital part of his life and he was so excited when she decided to return to seminary. They were very happy and very much in love with Jesus ordering their steps in marriage every day.

After enduring a few health challenges, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at approximately 4:27 a.m., Rex peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

Rex leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife and caregiver, Monica; his daughter, LaKendra (Edna-Joesphine) Campbell (Linell Henderson) of Atlanta, Georgia; Joan’s son, Peytone Worthy, of California and a niece, Porshia Gardner also of California; his sister, Crystal Campbell of Atlanta, Georgia; one daughter-in-law, Moneka Campbell, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; stepchildren; Jamal Morris (Anjanette), Goodyear, Arizona; Shirli Matthews (Justin) of University Heights, Ohio; a special nephew, Santana Westbrook, Carson, California; grandchildren, Tiara of Forest Park, Georgia, Rashad of Centralia, Illinois, Adonis of Dayton, Ohio, Nadjea` Atlanta, Georgia, Taj and Kadar of Dayton, Ohio; Kendell of Atlanta, Georgia; Emani Worthy, Joshua Worthy and Kenai Worthy of California; Yuri Humes and Yhanni Spikes also of California; Tyuan and Daniel of Gilbert, Arizona, Taylor of Goodyear, Arizona, Jai`Lee and Jacob of University Heights, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Roman, E’Moni, Aubri, Adonis, III, Jace and Tristen; three sisters-in-law, Annabelle Bush (Val) of Missouri; Gloria Westbrook of California; Areta Cummings (Floyd) of Georgia; four brothers-in-law, Rayland Young of Illinois, Darren Burns of Illinois, Reese Burns of Ohio and Lance Burns of Arizona.

Rex loved all of his relatives, but shared a special relationship and bond with Larry Watkins, Willie and Mary Helen Harris, Mona Brewer, George Worthy, Cathlene Garrett, Richard Young, and Mike Campbell; a special life-long friend, Welton of Ethiopia and a host of relatives and friends from all over the United States.