Obituary of Jerry Kenna Campbell

Jerry Kenna Campbell September 20, 1942 – March 23, 2017 Jerry Kenna Campbell was born in Charleston, West Virgina on September 20, 1942. He is one of ten children born from the union of the late Morgan and the late Charlotte (Wilson) Campbell. Jerry graduated with the class of 1960 from Charleston High School. Jerry married the love of his life, the former Anna Wheatley on January 28, 1966 at the Church of Christ in Charleston. From this union came the birth of three children. He supported his family for more than thirty years as a crane operator for Ford Motor Company, finally retiring in 1993. Jerry was a valued member of the Monroe Lodge 27 Free and Accepted Masons. Holidays were often shared at his home. He enjoyed cooking meals from scratch for his family and was known for a fabulous Sunday family breakfast. Jerry’s family meant the world to him. He especially adored his grandbaby Lyndee who was the light of his life. They spent a lot of time together and they especially enjoyed canning tomatoes together. He had a deep passion to ensure she had a good education. Jerry was a hard worker. He enjoyed his cars and loved to show them off. He had many friends whom he enjoyed singing karaoke with. Jerry and his friends came together and created “JJ & The Country Four” a local county music band that played for many years. He enjoyed traveling and tending to his garden. His giving personality and outgoing nature made him a joy to be around. You could say that Jerry never met a stranger. Jerry Kenna Campbell, age 74 of Monroe passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by five siblings: Peter (Madulla) Campbell, Johnny Campbell, Eloise (Junior) Sherwood, Murling Sherwood, and Zenith Ramsey. To cherish his memory, Jerry leaves his beloved wife of fifty-one years, Anna; children: Scottie Campbell, Gerri Campbell and Deanna Austin all of Monroe; sisters: Dottie Johnson of Columbus, Ohio and Janita Covert of Wooster, Ohio; brothers: Donald (Dean) Campbell, of Hilliard, Ohio and Darrell (Brenda) Campbell; sister-in-law: Agnus Campbell; brothers-in-law: James Sherwood and Herbert Ramsey: granddaughter: Lyndee Ghai; and several nieces and nephews. Friends encouraged to come Celebrate Jerry’s Life from 2:00pm until 7:00pm on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 2254, 15241 South Dixie Highway, Monroe Michigan. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe, Michigan (734)384-5185. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to his granddaughter Lyndee’s education fund, in care of the family. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration, or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.