Mr. Gary Lynn Campbell

He was preceded in death by his dear parents, L.R. “Rube” and Bea Campbell; sister, Denise McGee, and niece, Misty Campbell.

A graduate of Hixson High School, Gary excelled in sports and was recognized as Most Athletic his senior year. In basketball, he was named to the All-City Team and had the distinction of being on the Nation’s Top 500 High School Stars. In his senior year, Gary pitched a perfect game, striking out 13 batters.

After high school Gary attended Hiawassee College on a basketball scholarship and later completed a 4 year apprenticeship in millwright training. He worked as a millwright for over 40 years and was plant engineer at Mueller Company for 12 years.

Gary was a longtime member of North Chattanooga Church of God (now The Ministry Center) and later attended Cross of Calvary Community Church. As a member of North Chattanooga, he taught Sunday school for many years and played highly competitive church softball in the 1970’s. He maintained a lifelong friendship with many of his church teammates. The North Chattanooga team became the Men’s Major Church State Champs in 1979.

As an accomplished athlete, Gary developed a love of golf, and in 2015 he had a double eagle and a hole in one. However, his passion for golf was no match for the enthusiasm he had as a fan for his grandchildren’s ballgames.

Gary is survived by Donna Wood Campbell, his high school sweetheart and loving wife of almost 50 years; three devoted children, Joe (Kellie) Campbell, Jon Campbell, and Laura Stephenson; five grandchildren, Kelsey (Ryan) White, Hayley Moreno, Leah Campbell, Noah Stephenson, and Louie Stephenson; great granddaughter, Beckham White; one brother, Tommy Campbell; five nieces and two nephews.; and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 Monday and from 11-12 Tuesday at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 12:00 Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Winters and Reverend Ian Shaw officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to www.shoesthatfit.org or www.gofundme.com/shaes-fundmedicatrips-to-canada.

Special appreciation to Ronnie Kersey, friend since childhood, who provided invaluable help.