Obituary for William Timothy Campbell William Timothy Campbell, 71, of Oak Park, Michigan, formerly of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 20, 2018 after a prolonged illness. Born May 3, 1947 in Tunica, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Aaron and Mary Lee (Nelson) Campbell. William attended Monroe High School, graduating with the class of 1965. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps where he voluntarily enlisted in 1966 and was discharged in 1971. William served two tours overseas during the Vietnam War earning multiple awards, most notably the Purple Heart. He was employed by Detroit Edison Company from 1971 until 1975, where he worked as a Journeyman Mechanic. In 1975 William began working for Motor City Utilities as a Skilled Mechanic until his retirement in 2014. He was saved and sanctified in 1983 at Second Baptist Church in Monroe. William was a leader and mentor to many in the fellowship of A.A. He enjoyed fishing and putting things together and was known for being able to fix or refurbish anything that was mechanical or electrical. To cherish his memory, William leaves six siblings: Mosella Campbell of Monroe, Ernestine Ellison of Toledo, Verona Matthews of Monroe, Pamela Campbell of Monroe, John (Sandy) Campbell of Racine, Wisconsin, and Aaron (Vermonica) Campbell of Monroe; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Albert Carter, and one sister, Janie Mae Austin. Interment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan, on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. where a brief committal service will be held. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Marine Corps. Memorial contributions in William’s memory are suggested to an A.A. fellowship of the donor’s choosing. Online condolences, and special memories, may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Timothy Campbell please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Great Lakes National Cemetery 4200 Belford Road Holly, MI, 48442 www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/greatlakes.asp © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of William Timothy Campbell May 3 1947 September 20 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Monroe, state: Michigan