More detail on this person: LCDR Gerald E.
Jerry Campbell, USN (Ret.), 70 of Doctor's Inlet
passed away Sunday, January 8, 2016. Jerry was
born in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Clay
County in 1974 from Pensacola, FL. He was a 1969
graduate of the United State Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Maryland. Jerry retired from the US
Navy and Navy Reserve as a helicopter pilot with
over 500 missions during the Vietnam War and was
awarded a medal for his actions after being shot
down in Vietnam. Following his military career, he
worked with American National Insurance Company
for 28 years. He was a member of the Advent
Lutheran Church of Orange Park where he served
as Past President of the Congregation two times,
Treasure, and many other areas in his 42 years as
a member. He received his Masters Degree from
the University of Central Michigan. Mr. Campbell
was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and
Harriet Campbell and is survived by his wife of 42
years, Judy Campbell, brother, Keith (Susan)
Campbell, three sisters, Anita (Paul) Gurgel,
Marilyn (Ron) Schroeder, and Wendy (Mark) Crews,
seven nephews, six nieces, several uncles and one
aunt. Memorial Services will be held 11:00
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Advent Lutheran
Church with Pastor Jerry Nordsiek officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven
of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation
Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs,
FL 32043. Family and friends may share their
condolences at: www.RHRFH.com
904-284-7720
Published in the Florida Times-Union on Jan. 11,
2017
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