John Campbell

United States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, Retired and Fayetteville Fire Department, Captain, Retired John E. Campbell, slipped the surly bonds of earth and entered the gates of Heaven on November 17, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Leonora M. Campbell; and sister, Christine E. Gentile. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth, of the home; sons, John E. Campbell, Jr., of Tennessee, and Joshua Campbell (Tiffany); granddaughter, Allyssa of Texas; and daughter, Carla J. (Mike) Genson of Tennessee. Many nieces and nephews are left to cherish his memory.

After joining and traveling and seeing the world as a Hercules C-130 Flight Engineer and then retiring, he joined the Fayetteville Fire Department attaining the rank of Captain before again retiring to enjoy life with his wife and dogs.

Among the many hobbies he enjoyed was flying remote-controlled airplanes that he had assembled and watching NFL Football teams. The Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs were among his favorites. NASCAR and NHRA Drag racing was another favorite pastime. Duke was his favorite college team to cheer on. Many hours of enjoyment were spent traveling with their RV going to the beach and seeing national parks.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please make donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, at www.t2t.org, in memory and honor of John.

A funeral service will be held at the Adcock Funeral Home Chapel on November 26, 2024, at 12 pm. A graveside with military honors will follow at 1 pm at Lafayette Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

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