Ed Wayne Campbell, a loving husband, a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and a pillar of the Watervliet community, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 89.
Born on July 14, 1935 to Richard and Lilly (Cullum) Campbell in Black Oak, Arkansas, Ed was a 1953 graduate of Watervliet High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army serving in Germany for two years.
Ed was a familiar and friendly face around town. Whether you saw him while he was the City’s Mayor or Postmaster, sat in his barber chair, or as he served you from behind the counter of the hardware store, his infectious smile was recognized by many.
As a Jaycee, a member of the Knights of Columbus who had a hand building the hall, or a supporter of Panther athletics through the boosters, he was a champion of the Watervliet Community.
Ed leaves behind a loving wife of 55 years, Judith (Foster) Campbell, whom he married on August 29, 1969; sons; Ed, Dean, Rick (Andrea) Campbell, Ben (Doreen) Campbell, Jeff Campbell Napoli, and Jim (Michele) Brock; and daughters; Lisa Campbell, Lori Myers, Joni (John) Fohs, and Tami (Bill) Rath; 28 grandkids, and 22 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and life-long friends; Pete and Marge Mannino, Fred and Carrol Birmele, Lynn and Marianne Parker, and “the chicken people”.
He was preceded in death by his entire family as he was the last of 10 children, and one granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held on May 5, 2025 at 12:00pm at Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet followed by burial in the Watervliet City Cemetery in Watervliet. Visitation will be held one hour before the service with Pastor Ed Richcreek officiating.
Services
VISITATION
Monday
May 5, 2025
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Hutchins Funeral Home
209 South Main Street ~ PO Box 103
Watervliet, MI 49098
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Monday
May 5, 2025
12:00 PM
Hutchins Funeral Home
209 South Main Street ~ PO Box 103
Watervliet, MI 49098
Posted On: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:53 PM
