Jerry Max Campbell (06 Jul 1943 - 29 Dec 1999) Obituary

Jerry Max Campbell (06 Jul 1943 - 29 Dec 1999) attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, MO. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Jerry Max Campbell (06 Jul 1943 - 29 Dec 1999).

Graduation Year	Class of 1961
Date of Passing	Dec 29, 1999
About	Jerry Max Campbell, 56, Springfield, Mo., died in his home on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, after living courageously with cancer for more than a year. He was born July 6, 1943, and was a graduate of Hillcrest High School in 1961 and Southwest Missouri State University in 1973. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City in 1976. Jerry was a carpenter and building contractor in the Springfield area and an over-the-road truck driver. Most of his career was devoted to substance abuse counseling and the United Methodist ministry. Jerry is survived by his wife, Judy Newton, of the home; a son, Kenny, and a daughter, Laura Reeves and hier husband, Keith, all of Smithville, Mo.,; a brother, Steve and his wife, Nancy, Independence, Mo,; his parents, Max and Jean Campbell, Marionville, Mo.; and uncle, Paul Campbell and his wife, College, Marshfield, Mo.; four grandchildren; a nephew; several cousins and a host of extended family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Marie, in 1971. A memorial service celebrating Jerry's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Dale Street United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Paul School of Theology, 5123 Thurman Road, Kansas City, MO 64127. [Spfd News Leader dated January 1, 2000; SSDI]