Daniel ‘Dan’ Lee Campbell, 81, was born on April 14, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Robert and Margaret Campbell. Dan departed this life on Friday, August 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert (Margaret) Campbell; son, Kevin Dewayne Campbell; siblings, Mary K. Dorsey, Carolyn Kyle, Sharon Rachel, Samuel Campbell, Robert Lee Campbell and Ronnie Eugene Campbell Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving daughter, Ingrida Campbell; a devoted partner, caregiver, and long time friend, Rosalyn Pool; grandson, Marcus Campbell; great-granddaughter, ZaNari Campbell (all from Knoxville, TN); sisters Nancy Dorsey (Atlanta, GA), Joellen Campbell, Ezelia (Ronnie) Nelson (both of Knoxville, TN) and Ruth Stinson (Flushing, NY); 4 step-daughters; 2 bonus daughters, 4 bonus grand-daughters, a bonus great grand-daughter; 2 step-sons, 6 bonus grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews; other family members and friends.
Dan was a proud and decorated Veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. A recipient of the Purple Heart Medal of Honor and earned the rank of SSG. He was a member of The Tennessee National Guard, a member of the 1/278 ACR Unit and the Honor Guard. Dan was employed with Alcoa Aluminum Plant, Alcoa, TN for several years. Dan was an active, dedicated member of Austin High Class of 1961.
Receiving of Friends and Family will occur on Saturday, August 10, 2024, Unity Mortuary, at 11:00 a.m. with the Funeral Services beginning at 12 noon. Burial services will occur on Monday, August 12, 11:00 a.m., Sherwood Gardens, Alcoa Hwy., Alcoa, TN. The service will conclude with military honors and dove release in his honor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com