Mark S Campbell

Mark Steven "Big Dawg" Campbell, 65, of Morristown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2026, at Morristown Hamblen Hospital surrounded by his family. Mark was born on July 26th, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas to his late parents William and Chelsia Campbell. After graduating from Morristown West High School, Mark joined the Air Force and proudly served our country from 1980 to 1991, including three tours in Iran and Afghanistan. In this time he received two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, an Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Long Tour Ribbons, an NCO FME Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Ribbon, and a Marksmanship Ribbon. After a decorated 11 year service, he was honorably discharged.

After returning from his service, Mark joined the Morristown Police Department and served for 12 years as a patrol officer, police chaplain, and homicide detective. In those 12 years, he served his city with love and joy, bringing hope and happiness to his community. Not only did he love the Lord, Mark shared his love for the Lord by preaching the gospel and leading the southern gospel group, Won Heart. Mark also spent a number of years driving a tour bus for his favorite southern gospel group, The Perrys, and the Mark Trammell Quartet. In between his tours with The Perrys, Mark trained officers in Kandahar, Afghanistan. His love did not stop there. Mark was a loving father, grandfather, brother, husband, and friend. More than that, he was kind, caring, compassionate, devoted, patriotic, and FOX NEWS’ biggest fan. A great example of his devotion was his relentless fandom for the Dallas Cowboys. Above all else, Mark’s love for those around him is what he will be remembered for.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents, William and Chelsia Campbell of Talbott, TN and brother, Kenny Campbell of Bulls Gap, TN.

Mark is survived by his wife of 18 years Jennifer Campbell, daughter Chelsea Campbell and son Rex Austin Smith. His daughter Jennifer L. Campbell and granddaughters Bailee and Madilynn Rich of Morristown, TN. His daughter Ashley Lynch, special son-in-law Mikey Lynch and grandson Micaiah Lynch of Morristown, TN. His daughter Amanda Campbell, grandsons Rowan and Rylan Campbell, and granddaughter RaeLynn Campbell of Morristown, TN. His son Matthew Campbell, daughter-in-law Tamila Campbell and granddaughter Ella Campbell of Eure, North Carolina. His ex-wife Mary Campbell of Morristown, TN. His brother Gregg and sister-in-law Donna Campbell of Morristown, TN. His sister Cynthia Campbell of Bon Aqua, TN. As well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, best friend Tony Richardson and many close friends.

Celebration of Life for Mark will be held at The Avenue Church in Talbott, TN on Friday, September 11, 2026. The family will receive friends from 4pm-6pm in the youth auditorium. Service will begin at 6pm with Pastor Justin Graham officiating. In honor of Mark, we will be wearing Dallas Cowboys attire such as navy blue, silver, and white.