On January 3, 1939, Henry Lee Campbell Jr was the first son born to Henry Lee Campbell Sr. and Ms. Ester Ruth Holmes-Campbell in Marlin Texas. Henry was the 2nd of 12 children. He attended primary school in Harrison's Switch, Texas and secondary school at A.J. Moore High School in Waco, Texas. After leaving high school in 11th grade to join the military, Henry served three years in the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. Following his military service Henry recognized the limitations of not obtaining a high school diploma and returned to school to obtain his GED. He continued his education completing studies in Dental Technology at Texas State Technical Institute and receiving an Associate Degree in Nursing from McLennan Community College. While he was working and raising a family he received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Tarleton State University. Henry worked as a registered nurse at the VA Hospital for over 35 years.
Henry was a family man. He and his wife, Louretha Williams were married for 52 years. In addition to raising a family he was very active in the community as a coach for youth sports. He coached football, Baseball, and summer track for many years. He enjoyed attending sporting events and watching all types of sports on television. Many of those whom he coached still today refer to him as "Coach". Henry's other hobbies included fishing, and signing on to his CB radio as "Batman".
Henry confesses his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor Loree Grimes of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Later in life he became a member of Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and supported the church until his homecoming.
On February 8,2020 the Lord called Henry home as he passed away peacefully following a life well lived with many close family and friends by his side.
Henry was a family man. He and his wife, Louretha Williams were married for 52 years. In addition to raising a family he was very active in the community as a coach for youth sports. He coached football, Baseball, and summer track for many years. He enjoyed attending sporting events and watching all types of sports on television. Many of those whom he coached still today refer to him as "Coach". Henry's other hobbies included fishing, and signing on to his CB radio as "Batman".
Henry confesses his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor Loree Grimes of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Later in life he became a member of Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and supported the church until his homecoming.
On February 8,2020 the Lord called Henry home as he passed away peacefully following a life well lived with many close family and friends by his side.
On January 3, 1939, Henry Lee Campbell Jr was the first son born to Henry Lee Campbell Sr. and Ms. Ester Ruth Holmes-Campbell in Marlin Texas. Henry was the 2nd of 12 children. He attended primary school in Harrison's Switch, Texas and secondary school at A.J. Moore High School in Waco, Texas. After leaving high school in 11th grade to join the military, Henry served three years in the US Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. Following his military service Henry recognized the limitations of not obtaining a high school diploma and returned to school to obtain his GED. He continued his education completing studies in Dental Technology at Texas State Technical Institute and receiving an Associate Degree in Nursing from McLennan Community College. While he was working and raising a family he received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Tarleton State University. Henry worked as a registered nurse at the VA Hospital for over 35 years.
Henry was a family man. He and his wife, Louretha Williams were married for 52 years. In addition to raising a family he was very active in the community as a coach for youth sports. He coached football, Baseball, and summer track for many years. He enjoyed attending sporting events and watching all types of sports on television. Many of those whom he coached still today refer to him as "Coach". Henry's other hobbies included fishing, and signing on to his CB radio as "Batman".
Henry confesses his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor Loree Grimes of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Later in life he became a member of Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and supported the church until his homecoming.
On February 8,2020 the Lord called Henry home as he passed away peacefully following a life well lived with many close family and friends by his side.
Henry was a family man. He and his wife, Louretha Williams were married for 52 years. In addition to raising a family he was very active in the community as a coach for youth sports. He coached football, Baseball, and summer track for many years. He enjoyed attending sporting events and watching all types of sports on television. Many of those whom he coached still today refer to him as "Coach". Henry's other hobbies included fishing, and signing on to his CB radio as "Batman".
Henry confesses his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Pastor Loree Grimes of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Later in life he became a member of Greater Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and supported the church until his homecoming.
On February 8,2020 the Lord called Henry home as he passed away peacefully following a life well lived with many close family and friends by his side.
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