The son of Mrs. Eva Gaines Campbell of Columbus, and the late Richard L. Campbell. "Lane", as he was affectionately known, was born in Ft. Benning, GA and was a 1978 graduate of Hardaway High School. He attended the University of Georgia, and was a faithful member of Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served diligently as Co-Chairman of the Deacons Ministry, Chairman of the Security Ministry, with the Audio/Video Ministry and PICCM. He retired following 34 years as a Corporal Detective with the Youth Division of the Columbus Police Department. He was also the owner/operator of Campbell Video Productions. He was also a member of Fraternal Order of Police, the Retired Fraternal Order Police Association, and served on the Board of the Fourth Street Towers. Lane was an avid golfer who was a True Family Man.
Survivors, other than his mother, include: his wife of 37 years, Mrs. Angela Jordan Campbell; a son, Richard J. Campbell; two sisters, Apryl J. Manuel and Reneisha D. Campbell; two grandchildren, William Little III and Ryan Ava Smith; two brothers, Michael A. Campbell (Darlinda) and Cedric L. Campbell; loving aunts and uncles, Robena Flakes, Catherine Daniel, Lucille Russell (Allen), Marian Taggart (Bobby), George Gaines (Carolyn), McArthur Gaines (Fannie), Freddie Campbell and Gloria Freeman; beloved in-laws, Job Jordan (Evelyn), Phyllis J. Jones (Ronnie) and Dexter L. Jordan (Alora);a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Campbell will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor J. H. Flakes, III will officiate.
The interment will follow at Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Friday at 2:00 p.m. with a family hour from 5 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Columbus, GA 31907
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