Stephen Bryant Campbell, 42, the beloved son of Patty Campbell, passed away on November 18, 2018 in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born on September 7, 1976 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He lived in Rogers most of his life.
Stephen attended school in Rogers from kindergarten through high school. He was a member of the 1995 Rogers High School Graduating Class and a member of the RHS Soccer Team. He attended the University of Arkansas where he studied business for 4 years. He loved to travel and had been to Europe, Mexico and Canada. Stephen enjoyed floating and canoed on Spring River near Hardy, where his Great Grandmother Jones had a cabin. He was a vegetarian and was concerned about the welfare of animals.
Stephen lived with mental illness for the last part of his life, and did so with courage, dignity, humor and hope. He was a kind-hearted, loving and compassionate man. Stephen found peace through meditation and calming music. He was a wonderful son, who loved his mother, family and friends. He would ad lib and made his mother laugh often. He was his Mother's joy. His Mother is proud of how he fought to regain and maintain his mental health. He was an advocate for the mentally ill through the example of his courageous life.
Stephen is survived by his mother, Patricia Jane (Peterson) Campbell of Rogers; his Uncle Robert (Patty) Peterson, Jr. of Virginia; his aunts, Roberta ter Kuile (Chris) of North Carolina, Nancy Rains of Florida, Lillie Downs (Ben) of Texas, Helen Downey of North Carolina, and Maggie Gignilliat (Matt) of Georgia; many cousins and friends; and his precious dog, Blue. He was preceded in death by his dog of 14 years, Greenlight.
His mother wants to thank all the unknown individuals, who tried to rescue Stephen at the accident scene. Although your names are unknown, your actions were heroic and give her comfort.
A Celebration of Stephen’s life will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 307 Elm St, in Rogers. A private burial will be later at the Bentonville City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, www.nami.org, or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
