James "J.C." Campbell, Sr.

On Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, at 5:50 a.m., surrounded by those he loved, James C. Campbell, Sr., they called him “J.C.”, met his Savior face to face and went to his heavenly home.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 29th at 1:30 p.m. at Church Street Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC. The family will receive friends and family, one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial will take place at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC, following the service.

J.C. was born in Pittsboro, NC, on July 14, 1934, to Julius and Etta Campbell. After moving to Greensboro, NC he worked at Stedco and Metco, Inc. in Greensboro for many years. After their closure, he began working at E.R. Squibb/Bristol Myers, for numerous years and was awarded the Perfect Attendance Award, upon his retirement.

He enjoyed going to church and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Greensboro, until he and his family moved to McLeansville in 1970. Since McLeansville Baptist Church was within walking distance, of their new home, he and his wife became faithful members, for over 40 years. In 2011, J.C. and Hulda felt the calling to attend and become faithful members at Church Street Baptist Church, to offer support and to serve where their grandson, Tyler, was the pastor. In recent years, his health limited his ability to attend in person, but he remained faithful through livestream and watching services on television, for both Church Street Baptist and his grandson’s church, Hillcrest Baptist in Lebanon, TN.

He enjoyed family vacations, watching the Atlanta Braves, sitting on his carport, discussing current events in his casual conversations, going out to eat, listening to old country music and gospel quartets, especially the Inspirations and The Singing Echoes. But his greatest joy was spending time with family, especially his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. As the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, he called each one, “paw paw’s baby” or “paw paw’s buddy”.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hulda Campbell; his 3 children, Jay Campbell (Becky), Debbie Lemonds (Ron) and Tammy Steele (David). Five grandchildren, Chad Campbell (Sarah), Tyler Gaulden (Erica), Katie Pegram (Hunter), Jacob Steele, Madison Steele and six great grandchildren, Landon, Mason, Liam, Ella, Hurley and baby Pegram, due in December. He loved and adored his Yorkie fur baby, “Honeybaby”. They had a special bond and often sit in the carport together, enjoying the sunshine and listening to music. J.C. was also fond of two bonus grandchildren, Kevin Bunch and Stefanie Skinner and their precious families.

J.C. was known for his humble spirit, being soft spoken and his kindness. He always found the best in every person he met and in every situation he faced. Through his numerous battles with cancer, J.C. never complained and just continued to enjoy life. In conversations, if you mentioned his name to someone who knew him, their response would be, “he’s such a sweet man”. He will be greatly missed by his family, church family, friends and neighbors.

“ A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, a sister, Lois Campbell and a brother, Kenneth Campbell and his precious grandparents (Julius and Annie) who lovingly raised him.

The family would like to thank his caregiver and family friend, Juanita Moore. For the past several years, she has stayed in their home 24/7, providing unwavering care and kindness to J.C. Her dedication and faithfulness, not only as a caregiver but as a friend, can never be repaid. We can never thank her enough.

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