Mr. Alexander Campbell

CAMPBELL, Mr. Alexander - Age 86, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Foss Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 1159 Foss Ave., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Rev. Dr. Reginald G. Flynn officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday. Mr. Alexander will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday. Mr. Alexander Campbell was born June 2, 1930 in Fairmont, North Carolina, the son of Frank and Beulah Campbell. He was one of nine children. Alex met his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Lee Bethea and they wed in March of 1953. That same year Alexander and Dorothy moved to Flint, Michigan. To this union God blessed them with two daughters, Patricia (deceased) and Gloria of Detroit, MI. Alex became a member of Foss Avenue Baptist Church in 1956 and dedicated his life to Christ. He was employed at AC Spark Plug, a division of General Motors retiring in 1987. Alex furthered his education through the Mott Adult Education where he received his diploma in 1993 from Flint Northwestern High School. He served on various ministries while a member of Foss Avenue Baptist Church. Alex was a dedicated member of the Usher Board from the start of his membership until his transition. He also served as a Trustee, member of the Layman’s, as well as the Food Pantry. Alex’s hobbies were traveling with his wife, Dorothy and attending every event possible that his grand and great-grandchildren participated in throughout the years. He had the greatest love for his family and the God he served until he was called home to be with the Lord. Mr. Alexander Campbell leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 63 years, Dorothy Campbell of Flint; daughter, Gloria Campbell of Detroit, MI; god-daughters, Valerius Lindsey of Simi Valley, CA, Anna Jo Blake of Flint, and Paulette Johnson of Atlanta, GA; god-son, David Blake of Flint; grandchildren, Stephanie Johnson of Washington, DC, Alexis (Darnell) Ruffin of Flint, Quynn Johnson of Hyattsville, MD, Piko (Kellie) Campbell-Mabins, and Imanni Campbell-Mabins, all of Detroit, MI; god-grands, Christian Eagle of Atlanta, GA, Melvin Eagle of Flint and Delonzo Aytes of Dallas, TX (plus a host of many); great-grandchildren, Ethan and Elise Hunt of Washington, DC, Calah, Blake and Emeri Ruffin of Flint, Tyler Mead and Kennedi Campbell-Mabins of Detroit, MI; 5 sisters, LoRene Campbell, Magaree Jones, Vhasti Inman, Ruby Neil McCormick and Grace Smith, all of Fairmont, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; sisters-in-law, Gloria Campbell of Fairmont, NC and Mary Carpenter; brother-in-law, Cleveland Bethea, both of Winston-Salem, NC; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Jake Moten, Guinn Campbell and Ray Gatica. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Campbell-Johnson; parents, Frank and Beulah Campbell; sister; two brothers; sister and brother-in-law, Frank and Shirley Evans. The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice of Heartland Forstrian in Flushing, MI, nursing staff, Food Service staff, RN, Stacie, Social Worker, Cecilia, CENA’s, Tom and Lisa, RN, Leslie, prayers and support from Greater Concord Missionary Baptist Church family of Detroit, MI, our angel in final day and hours, JoAnn Brockett.

Mr. Alexander Campbell

June 2, 1930 - December 10, 2016