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Reverend Bobby Jim “Bob” Campbell, 86, of Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by family following a brief illness. 

Bob was a brick mason by trade and a devoted Christian man who traveled many miles to share his love for our Heavenly Father.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Charlotte Ragsdale Campbell. In addition to his wife, Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Beckner Campbell; five brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include his eight children, Robert Campbell and wife Lisa, William Campbell, Steve Campbell, Lottie Campbell and fiancé Junior Houser, John Campbell, Fred Campbell, Tim Campbell and Jeneen Stissel and husband Brandon; and one sister, Dorothy Hall. He was a “Papaw” to 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Bob will also be remembered by many friends, neighbors, and church family. 

The Campbell family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, August 11, at Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tenn. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. Sunday at Tetrick Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Garland and Reverend Jason Nunley officiating. Singing will be performed by members of Ernestville Church during the service. Interment will follow in the Scalf Cemetery with a closing song by Kim Edwards. Pallbearers will include Thom Hengler, Todd Edwards, Joey Campbell, and Mr. Campbell’s sons.

In remembrance of Bob’s life and love, the family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Isaiah 117 House of Greeneville: a ministry near and dear to his heart. Words of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.  

Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton is honored to serve the family of Reverend Bobby Jim “Bob” Campbell. Office Phone: (423) 542-2232.