David Joel Campbell

David Joel Campbell passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on June 30, 1939, was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA for the past 51 years.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Donna Finnie Campbell in 1992, his parents, Benedict J. Campbell and Elizabeth Lotspeich Campbell, and brothers, Benedict J. Campbell Jr., Donald H. Campbell, and Kenneth S. Campbell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Carol Behrens Quinlan Campbell, son, Hoyt M. Quinlan (Mary), granddaughter, Carleigh A. Quinlan, sisters-in-law, Carolyn and Barbara Campbell, nephew, Paul, and nieces, Heather, Tracey, Leslie, and Crystal.

David was a graduate of De La Salle High School and attended UNO. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served aboard the USS Shangri-La, CVA-38, V-4 Fuel Division. He was a retired insurance agent and past vice president of the Casualty and Surety Association of New Orleans. He loved the New Orleans Saints and LSU Tigers football teams and will be remembered for his easygoing personality and being a true gentleman.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Tina Fresh with Visiting Angels and Jane with Compassus for the kindness and care they have given to David.

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA. A private interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations on David’s memory to the Jefferson Parish SPCA at www.jeffersonspca.org/donate/ctzx