George William Campbell III, age 86, passed away at his home in Acworth, GA on Monday February 11, 2019. George was born on August 28, 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. He was married to his beloved wife, Kate, for 45 years. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for 20 years as a Paratrooper, Ranger, Green Beret and Special Forces. During his time in the U.S. Army, Mr. Campbell completed multiple tours in Korea and Vietnam, as well as a peacekeeping mission in Germany. After retiring from the military, he worked for the Federal Protective Service and the Social Security Administration.
George was a 38 year member of Cartersville Lodge No. 63 F&AM where he served as Worshipful Master for the year 1986. He also served as District Deputy to the Grand Master for the 7th Masonic District, Sub-District 7G from 1988 until 2002. He was a Charter Member of the William G. England Daylight Lodge No. 747 F&AM in Rockmart, GA, where he also served as Worshipful Master. Brother Campbell was a member of the Valley of Atlanta Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite where he received the honor of 32O KCCH (Knight Commander Court of Honor) and served as member of various committees. He was also a member of the York Rite Bodies where he served as High Priest of the Chapter in 1999. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and is a Past Worthy Patron of the Cartersville Chapter No. 329
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leora and George Campbell; son, Glenn Dorsey; sister, Tamara Campbell, and brother, Wayne Campbell.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Kate Campbell; daughters, Theresa Uritsky, Tina Campbell, Terri Rubin (Gary), Ann Malone (Pete), Kay Burt (Tom); sons, Tommy Dorsey (Susan), Jim Dorsey (Renee); sister, Patricia Campbell Benton; 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He will always be remembered as a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.
The family will receive friends for a visitation on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pineridge Funeral Home. He will lie in state on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Summit Baptist Church. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Campbell will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Summit Baptist Church. Following services, George will be buried at Pineridge Memorial Park, 2950 Cobb Parkway North, Kennesaw, Georgia 30152.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Campbell family.
Memorial donations may also be made to the Masonic Children’s Home Endowment Fund, c/o Grand Lodge of Georgia, 811 Mulberry Street, Macon GA 31201.
