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Russell L. Campbell was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 4, 1949. He was the son of the late Richard James Campbell, Sr. and the late Grace Iva (Day) Campbell. He was employed with the DT & I Railroad for more than ten years. Russell had a great sense of humor and he loved to make others smile. He liked talking on his CB radio and playing cards. Whenever he had a chance Russell loved to deer hunt, especially "up north". He enjoyed socializing at the Newport VFW. Russell was a great father and an awesome grandfather. He was close to his siblings and loved all of his family dearly. Russell L. Campbell, Sr., age 62, of Monroe passed away at 7:10am on Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by two brothers: Robert and Mark, as well as two infant brothers: Brian and Keith and a granddaughter: Adrianna Jackson. To cherish his memory he leaves behind four daughters: Tina (Jeff) Buckner, Ruthann (Henry) Blair, Raven McPeek, and Angel McPeek; a son: Russell (Heather) Campbell; three brothers: Richard (Alice) Campbell, Jr., Ronnie Campbell, Roland (Mary) Campbell; two sisters: Ruthann Watson and Roberta (Joe) Stein; fifteen grandchildren: Steven, Dustin, Russell III, Dakota, Austin, James, Devin, Tiffany, Ryan, Austin, Katelyn, Roman, Jason, Ethan, and Kara, with one more on the way; and seven great-grandchildren: Skylar, Alivia, Aleksia, Summer, Isabelle, Caden, and LeeAnn Friends may gather from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will begin at 7:30 pm. Cremation will follow through Southern Michigan Service in Livonia, Michigan. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, make a donation, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.
Thursday
2
August

Visitation

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe
2442 North Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan, United States
Thursday
2
August

Service Information

7:30 pm
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe
2442 North Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan, United States

Interment Information

Southern Michigan Services
12700 Fairlane
Livonia, Michigan, United States
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