Thomas William Campbell, 78, of Morganton, NC, entered his heavenly home on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Born in Rutherford County, NC on March 8, 1946, he was the son of the late James Andrew Campbell and Ruth Elizabeth Pursley Campbell.
Thomas attended Laurel Haven Baptist Church. He drove a truck for Caldwell Freight Line and retired from Drexel Furniture. He enjoyed growing flowers and feeding the birds, but he loved his grandkids more than anything.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret Shuler Campbell; son Shane Campbell (Karen); daughters Carla Campbell Pina (Jesus) and Bethany Campbell; grandchildren Christopher, William, Savannea, Gavian, Carrie, Diamond, Mercury, Delilah, Kiera, Julio, Jesus, Kenneth, Alissa, and Kayla; great-grandchildren Ridley, Easton, and Aubrey; sister Jane Lawing; brothers Bob (Pat), Ernest (Alice), and Leon Campbell (Rene); and daughter-in-law Wendy Campbell.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by a son Scott Campbell; brothers Bruce and Wayne Campbell; and sisters Ethel Runion, Evelyn Poteat, and Brenda Arnett.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton and Rev. Mike Metcalf officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Haven Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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To this great and wonderful family I count it an honor to have gotten a few days of knowing you all and the love of peace of Gods true guidance he has given you and all the life and the legacy that this great man a husband father grandfather and brother friend that was given to you and many others may grace and the love of God mercy shine upon you all from this day forward and forever until we see and meet him all together in God heavenly Place .Gone but never ever forgotten in your heart .His wings was always ready but not our hearts God shall comfort you during these days and those to come
Rest in peace Papa!! Prayers for the family and especially Nana Margaret!! Love Trinity & Raynor
Prayers and love to the family.
Carla I'm sorry about the loss of your father, he fought long and hard. Mr. Campbell you can now rest in Heavenly Peace ♥️🙏🏽
You were the best grandpa & great grandpa in the whole world and we will miss you forever. We love you Papa
So sorry for your loss. God be with you all at this tine
