02/04/2021
Called home. 💙 // James I. Campbell is with the ancestors. May he rest well.
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Dad enjoyed working with his hands. He liked to fish, restore cars and carefully select antiques. He could stew some chicken, cook red rice and don't forget the field peas! Dad worked hard; he had an interstate trucking company and, at one point, he co-owned a small-town grocery store in the Lowcountry. The radio in his pickup truck was tuned to either the gospel station or NPR. He was strong-willed, always poking fun and filled to the brim with Southern charm. Love is beyond life. We miss him so much already.
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He said that the Lord told him, 'It would be alright.' Truly, all is well. Though this second cancer journey didn't end the way any of us had hoped, we are grateful for the additional (precious) time to spend together. We are appreciative of the fact that Dad was determined throughout the ups and downs. We are thankful for compassionate care from his oncology team (particularly Dr. Tu) and other providers at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
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The love, care, support and encouragement of family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and more is carrying us through. We thank you so much.
