Richard D. Campbell

04/29/1959 - 02/02/2019

Obituary For Richard D. Campbell

Mr. Richard D. Campbell transitioned peacefully Saturday at his residence surrounded by his family. He was 59 years of age.

The son of Mrs. Eva Gaines Campbell of Columbus, and the late Richard L. Campbell. "Lane", as he was affectionately known, was born in Ft. Benning, GA and was a 1978 graduate of Hardaway High School. He attended the University of Georgia, and was a faithful member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served diligently as Co-Chairman of the Deacons Ministry, Chairman of the Security Ministry, with the Audio/Video Ministry and PICCM. He retired following 34 years as a Corporal Detective with the Youth Division of the Columbus Police Department. He was also the owner/operator of Campbell Video Productions. He was also a member of Fraternal Order of Police, the Retired Fraternal Order Police Association, and served on the Board of the Fourth Street Towers. Lane was an avid golfer who was a True Family Man.

Survivors, other than his mother, include: his wife of 37 years, Mrs. Angela Jordan Campbell; a son, Richard J. Campbell; two sisters, Apryl J. Manuel and Reneisha D. Campbell; two grandchildren, William Little III and Ryan Ava Smith; two brothers, Michael A. Campbell (Darlinda) and Cedric L. Campbell; loving aunts and uncles, Robena Flakes, Catherine Daniel, Lucille Russell (Allen), Marian Taggart (Bobby), George Gaines (Carolyn), McArthur Gaines (Fannie), Freddie Campbell and Gloria Freeman; beloved in-laws, Job Jordan (Evelyn), Phyllis J. Jones (Ronnie) and Dexter L. Jordan (Alora);a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Campbell will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor J. H. Flakes, III will officiate.

The interment will follow at Green Acres Cemetery.

Visitation will begin Friday at 2:00 p.m. with a family hour from 5 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.

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