Pastor Harry A. Campbell

CAMPBELL, Mr. Harry A. - Age 69, passed away Monday, November 12, 2012 at his residence. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 at True Hope Christian Church, 609 E. Jamieson St., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Min. Walter Calhound, Jr., officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Campbell will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday with family present from 3-5 p.m. Pastor Harry A. Campbell was born on October 16, 1943 in Pioneer, Louisiana, the son of Willie and Velma (Williams). His family moved to Flint when he was 3 years old and he attended Flint Community Schools. Pastor Campbell grew up attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was baptized at the age of 16. After graduating from Flint Central High School, he spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Force Policeman. He was decorated with a National Defense Service medal and an Air Force Good Conduct medal, and received an Honorable Discharge on July 10, 1968. Pastor Campbell graduated from Mott Community College and the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. He also received his Masters Degree in Social Work from University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He attended the United Bible Institute of Flint as an answer to God’s call into public ministry. In 1994, he preached two public messages and founded True Hope Christian Church with the first service being held on October 16, 1994. Pastor Campbell was a caring man who was devoted to the Lord, his Church and his family. Pastor Campbell was a trusted and competent therapist, helping many reach their personal goals. He enjoyed barbequeing, fishing gardening, reading, watching sports and news commentary. He also spent many hours sitting with his sister on her front porch, sharing his sermons and news of their families. Pastor Harry A. Campbell leaves behind to cherish his memory, two daughters, Stephanie Campbell of Flint, and Tamika Campbell, of Charlotte, NC with her mother Linda Campbell, and son, Artis Campbell of Flint with his mother Delores Campbell; sister, Audrey (Alvin) Campbell-Renick of Flint, brother, Willie R. Campbell of Flint; grandson, Christopher Campbell; two granddaughters, Amiyah and MyAnah Campbell; nephews, Ricardo Watson, Curtis Steele and Kevin Sanders, all of Flint; niece, Sherri Stegge of Concord, CA; special friend, Jackie Portis; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was a surrogate father to many including Dominique Brown. He was preceded in death by parents, Willie and Velma Campbell; son, Harry Anthony Campbell; Margaret Campbell, mother to Stephanie and Harry Campbell; and two nephews, Willie R. Campbell, II and Alvin Gibbs. The family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to Dr. Newman for his compassion and willingness to go above and beyond; Betty at Genesys Radiology, Pastor Campbell liked her sincerity and concern; Kim and Roberta at At Home Network; Dr. Adams and the staff at the office of Dr. Al Jabban. Audrey would like to express her appreciation to Renae Banks-Rowser and Jackie Portis for all their support and help. Renae kept me strong and going, Jackie did everything possible to make Harry more comfortable and provided respite to the family.

Pastor Harry A. Campbell

October 16, 1943 - November 12, 2012