Jeff, as he was called by his friends, was an inspiration to everyone who met him. He poured his life into other people as a husband, father, pastor, teacher, friend, and neighbor. He loved people and would introduce himself to strangers to make them feel welcomed and loved. His love for Jesus Christ was reflected throughout his life.
Jeff was born May 27, 1934, in Searcy, Arkansas to Jeff D. Campbell and Inas Campbell. He began his ministry at the age of 19 as an ordained minister at Levy Baptist Church in N Little Rock, AR. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University. At Ouachita, he met the love of his life and married Ruth Ann Campbell. Jeff and Ruthie have been married over 65 years and shared an incredible life together. He then completed his Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff continued his education by obtaining a second master’s degree in Psychology from St Mary’s University and at age 72 completing his PhD.
After completing his seminary degree, Jeff became a chaplain at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He continued his ministry as a senior pastor for churches in Lepanto, Arkansas, San Antonio, and Houston. Jeff then joined a capital stewardship company and advised pastors at hundreds of churches throughout the United States raising over $500 million dollars.
Jeff truly cared for others which was reflected in every aspect of his life. He was always a great listener and a terrific encourager. When you met Jeff, you felt special. He inspired people with his faith in Jesus Christ. He led mission trips all over the world serving and preaching.
He is preceded in death by his eldest son Jeffery Scott Campbell, his parents and his sister, Nancy.
He is survived by:
Wife: Ruth Ann Campbell, Houston, TX
Children: Steve and wife Suzanne Campbell, Houston, TX
Shari and husband Billy Schreiner, Sealy, TX
Suzanne and husband Brad Watson, Fayetteville, AR
Grandchildren:
Kelli and Bobby Bruce, Katy, TX
Lindsey and Brent Beckert, Dallas, TX
Kevin Cagle, Conroe, TX
Jordan and Codey Morehouse, Greenville, SC
Nathan and Anna Watson, Fayetteville, AR
Neil Watson, Boston, MA
Taylor and Justin Weigle, Denver, CO
Natalie Watson, Dallas, TX
Great Grandchildren:
Emma Bruce, Katy, TX
Katie Bruce, Katy, TX
Lucy Beckert, Dallas, TX
Elijah Morehouse, Greenville, SC
Brother: Bruce and Sandra Campbell, North Little Rock, AR
Many cousins, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
After his passing on February 2, 2022, a celebration of Jeff’s life will be held on February 12, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Copperfield Church 8350 Highway 6 North, Houston, Texas 77095. A memorial fund in his honor is available at Copperfield Church through the following link:
https://coppertx.infellowship.com/UserLogin/Index?ReturnUrl=%2fonlinegiving%2fgivenow%2fstep1
Under the "Give to:” dropdown select Memorials, then on the box to the right select "Memorial - Jeff Campbell"
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