Bro. Ellsworth "Mac" McCampbell

McCAMPBELL, JR., Bro. Ellsworth "Mac" - Age 85, transitioned from this life, Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Gentiva Hospice. Family hour 10 a.m. Saturday June 29, 2013 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy, with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. Faith Green Timmons officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Saturday. Bro. McCampbell will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 1-8 p.m. Friday. Brother Ellsworth McCampbell, Jr., was born March 8, 1928 in Kerrville, Texas, the 8th of 11 children born to Matilda and Ellsworth McCampbell, Sr. Bro. McCampbell committed his life to Christ at a young age and remained devout until his home going. He graduated from Kerrville High School and attended Sam Houston College. Bro. McCampbell met and married wife, Rozellia Victoria McCampbell on June 22, 1953. He was a dedicated husband and father. Bro. McCampbell relocated his family to Flint, Michigan, where he obtained employment with General Motors, retiring after 39 years of service. He was a dedicated member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where he served with the Undershepherds, Sunday school, United Methodist Men, Prayer Team, Security in Ministry and sang with the Male Chorus, Gospel and Mass Choir(s). It was not unusual for him to hold long conversations encouraging unyielding trust in God. After retiring, Bro. McCampbell was active in helping the Northwestern High School Booster Club, working at the voting polls, traveling and assisting others where ever needed. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching old western movies and sports. Bro. Ellsworth McCampbell, Jr., leaves to cherish his memory: 4 sons, Charles (Deborah), Kelvin (Stacey), Ray (Dana) and Derrick; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, all of Dallas, TX; sister, Martha Estelle Williams of Lufkin, TX; sister-in-law, Marie (Edgar) Mills of Columbus, OH; brother-in-law, Levi (Zulamae) Campbell of Flint; very special nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends including special friends, Emily Edwards and family and the Blanks family. Brother McCampbell was preceded in death by his wife, Rozellia Victoria McCampbell; parents; 6 sisters; and 3 brothers.

Bro. Ellsworth "Mac" McCampbell

March 8, 1928 - June 23, 2013