Mr. Joseph P. Campbell

March 19, 1936 - September 16, 2018

Joseph Preston Campbell departed this life on September 16, 2018 at Bronson Health in Kalamazoo, MI. Preston was born March 19, 1936 in Guys, Tenn. to Henry Kelsey Campbell and Artie Bell Luster. Preston lived a life full of joy and hard work. He took great pride in farming and taking care of his family. Preston was full of wisdom and always willing to offer his advice. In his early years Preston married his life-long love and childhood friend, Maylene (Avery) Campbell. Together the two of them had five children: Shari, Joseph, Janis, Darryl, and Versi. After moving to Michigan, Preston began working at General Motors where he wore several hats including union representative. While working at GM he met some great friends, Wilson Sr., F.A, Curtis, Walt, John, and many more... Preston was preceded in death by both of his parents; his brothers, Atrol, Clarence, and Eddie Campbell; sisters, Doris Stegall, Lenora Tharp, Ruthie Pittman, and Gladis Campbell; three children, Shari Shegog, and Janis and Joseph Campbell. He leaves to cherish his memory his love Maylene Campbell; two children, Darryl Campbell and Versi (Charles) Hines; grandchildren, Kareen Thomas, Calvin and Erika Campbell, Chylon and his namesake, Joseph Hines, and Tasha Jolley; great grandchildren, Kartaysha and Khari Thomas, Calvin II, Tavin and Akira Campbell, A’Zariah and Ramiyah Hines; one great -great granddaughter Kamyl Trice and one god daughter, Katrina (Jimmy) Stacey. Also, one special Aunt Lois Avery and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.