Donald "Don" Clyde Campbell

Donald “Don” Clyde Campbell, a resident of Morris, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at the age of 85. Don was born on September 9, 1938, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Percy and Louise Campbell. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gerri, of 60 years and his parents. He is survived by his two daughters: Dana Campbell and Wendy (Barry) Davis; Grandchildren: Peyton Davis and Parker (Tayler) Davis. Whether you called him Daddy, Papa, Don, Clyde, or Dandy Don, your love for him was the same. Don began work at his Daddy’s service station and later worked for Al Dement Chevrolet. After a brief time at Motion Industries, he started his career at Allstate Insurance as an adjuster. Later, he trained other adjusters to specialize in major catastrophe claims, such as tornados, hurricanes, and total fire losses. He retired after nearly 30 years and even after retirement, he kept in touch with colleagues by organizing luncheons to attend. Don’s passion was the time he spent in the music/video world. He owned Don Campbell Video Productions, was co-owner of Earth Recording Studios, and was a member of the Birmingham Record Collectors. He managed the singing group, The Coachmen, who sang and recorded the commercial Don wrote for Golden Eagle Syrup, which ran for several years throughout the southeast. Don was a longtime member of Fultondale First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and in many other positions of leadership. He was a mentor to the church youth and his influence is evident in the lives of so many who are now serving as ministers, deacons, and in other places of leadership within various churches. Don later became a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church in Morris, Alabama. The family would especially like to thank Doug Alford for his care and concern while treating Don and Gerri for many years. As Gerri always said, “Doug Alford is MY doctor”! Also, thanks to Hope Hospice for being there during his final days. Visitation for Don will be Tuesday, February 27, from 9:00-11:00 AM with a Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home, Gardendale, Alabama. Graveside will follow at Center Hill Cemetery, Hanceville, Alabama. Pastors Ronnie McCarson, John E. “Jay” McGuirk and Zac Reno will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Enon Baptist Church Building Fund or Fultondale First Baptist Church. Enon Baptist Church 724 Morris Majestic Road Morris, AL 35116 Fultondale First Baptist Church 409 Main Street Fultondale, AL 35068

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Donald "Don" Clyde Campbell

September 9, 1938 - February 23, 2024