Sgt. Major Lovie Edward Campbell Obituary in Decatur at Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc.

Obituary For Sgt. Major Lovie Edward Campbell

Funeral services for Sgt. Major Lovie E. Campbell will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, 11:00 AM, West Mitchell C.M.E. Church, 560 ML King Drive, SW, Atlanta, Ga. Interment, Friday, Sept.20, 2019, 11:00 AM Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga. Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Ave., (404) 371-0772-3.

Sgt. Major Lovie Edward Campbell was born on March 1, 1942 in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John and Lina Campbell. He was a middle child; his older sister and baby brother preceded him in death.

Lovie, a career soldier serving 26 years in the United States Army, rose to the highest enlisted rank of Sgt. Major. His service recognition was stellar as he was the recipient of numerous awards to include: Bronze Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster;Meritorious Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal;Master Parachutist Badge; Legion of Merit; and Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. He was most proud to receive the Purple Heart Medal twice.

On March 31, 1990, he married the love of his life Barbara Christian. When they were announced to the guests at the reception as Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Lovie answered with the military sound of triumph! His life was richly blessed because of the relationship he had with his brothers-in-law, Dr. Silas Christian and Rodney Christian. His sister-in-law Wilma Nalls and her great grandchildren brought joy to his life as well. Lovie celebrated his 25th Wedding Anniversary with Barbara in a renewal of vows ceremony at Shy Temple CME on March 31, 2015. This festive occasion started with a formal dinner and program at the Eagles Landing Country Club.

Lovie was a graduate of Troy State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1991. He was a member of Shy Temple C.M.E. Church where he served as the Ministry to Men President and received the distinguished honor of President Emeritus under the Pastorage of Rev. Lamont Johnson. Senator Gloria Butler, in a formal ceremony on March 26, 2016, presented him a Certificate of Honor from the Governor’s Office for his years of service in Vietnam from 1963-1975. This recognition was long overdue because when the soldiers returned from Vietnam they were not recognized.

Now that a life well lived has come to an end, the memories he left behind will live on forever in his wife Dr. Barbara Christian Campbell, his daughter Lovietta Campbell and his sons, Lovie Campbell, Jr. and Tobias Campbell.

“A flight from our household is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. A place is vacant in our hearts, that God can only fill.”

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Mrs. Campbell and Family Please accept our sincerest condolences. We pray that you will continue to stand firm on the loving comfort of our God and the prayers offered on your behalf at this time of your loss. Rev. Carlton Mahone,Sr.and the Holsey Monumental CME Church Family, Columbus,GA.

Hello Barbara. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the Lord be with you and your son at all times in Jesus name I pray. Your high school classmate, Pat Medlock Wilson

Barbara: Please know that you have our deepest sympathy and prayers. ▪️ Winfred & Debra Owens (Athens)

Peace and comfort to the Campbell Family. Arvelyn Lewis

Praying for you during these days. Sorry for your loss. Alice Blackburn, member SM-LAC.

Barbara and Tobias, I am thinking of you at this difficult time. With deep sympathy, Chip Ivie

Barbara, Bill and I are holding you and your family circle in our prayers. Gayle Gellerstedt

Dr. Campbell, I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the soul of Lovie be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Charlie Whitehead

Barbara, Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and Tobias during this most difficult time. May God provide the comfort, that only he can.
Love you,
ABWA Hidden Hills Chapter President Linda Williams

Hi Barbara, My sympathy and prayers to you and family. God is a comforter. For Lovie will rise again. With love and prayer. - Jacquelynn Smith

Hello Barbara. Sending LOVE,PRAYERS and CONDOLENCES to you and your family.Be assured you are not alone. Remember GOD will never leave you nor forsake you. Love You. Your high school Classmate and Assistant Secretary, Marion, Oakman,Alabama.

I will always remember Lovie's infectious laughter, as well as the light in his eyes when he looked at you Barbara. My prayers are with you and the whole family as you say earthly farewell to this fine man who is now with the Lord. Linda E

You and your family are in my thourhts and prayers at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. May the Lord comfort you; and the memories you shared ease your pain. Hilda Stuckey

On behalf of the Southeast Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin Region Lay Ministry, please know that we are in prayer for you and your family.

We offer you a message of hope and peace and God's continued blessings for today and in the days ahead. Dr. Cliff Harris and All of CME-Lay Ministry.

We have been lifelong friends. I remember when you we started dating Lovie. One time you said that you were on the way to Alabama A&M Classic but your car just turned it self into Lovie's direction and you went to see him instead. You said you didn't remember that but that is what I remember. You remember what you were nervous about when you went to see him. Then i remember on the honeymoon how you called me to say how happy and nice things were. It made me feel special that you wanted to share that with me your best friend. Lovie loved you with all his heart and I could see that by the way he spoiled you. Now life is going to be different but I am here for you whenever you need me. The best comforting thing I can say to you is what I always tell people to remember that the Bible said "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."

Dearest Barbara and Family,May the love you shared keep you and comfort you during this time. The beauty of your life together has been a blessing to us all.Our hearts are in prayer for you. Love Nadia and family

Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.May friends comfort you,faith uphold you and loving memories heal your heart. With heartfelt sympathy. Lunita Mayfield

Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.May friends comfort you,faith uphold you and loving memories heal your heart. With heartfelt sympathy!

Hello Barbara, May you find strength and courage in knowing that the Macon/Barnesville District Women's Missionaries are thinking of you. We are offering our sympathy during your loss. Carol Pounds, MBD President

Barbara, Jackie and I Eddie(Billy)Nelson from South Carolina, extend our sincerest sympathy to you and your family as you go through this valley experience. May God continue to engulf you and the entire Campbell family.

Hi Barbara, My sincere condolences to you and your family. Praying that God will comfort you and uplift your spirit through this time of sadness. Take is one step at a time and day by day your heartache will lessen.
Sincerely your high school and college mate, Carolyn B.