Pallbearers

Nephews and Friends

Floral Bearers

Nieces and Friends

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God has laid you see.

I took His hand when I heard His call

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work, or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way

I found the peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joys

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much,

Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart, and peace to thee-

God wanted me now; He has set me free.

Services Entrusted To:

A Service of Victory Celebrating the Life

of Name

Date Time

Church Street

Columbia, South Carolina

Reverend -Pastor-

Reflections of the Life of

Mr. Major Cornell Campbell

Mr. Major Cornell Campbell was born in Anderson, South Carolina on May 2, 1936. He was the son of

the late great Rev. Dr. Stephen C. Campbell and Dr. Pauline J. Campbell. Major Cornell Campbell

passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

In 1943, his family moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he was educated in the Detroit public school

system. After graduating from high school, Major left home to attend college as a history major, at

Howard University in Washington DC. While at Howard, he became a member of the Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity Inc. At that time, Major did not know that Washington DC would become his home for

many years, and would be the place where he would lay down his seeds, spread his roots, and start a

family.

Major left Howard after a few years to start a life as a family man. At which point, he was employed by

the United Stated Postal Service. He was a loyal and oh so dedicated employee, until his retirement as

a Postal Supervisor, in 1991. After retiring, he decided to stay home, rest, sightsee, and take it easy.

However, after five years of doing all he could at home, he decided that he was most comfortable doing

what he did best, and that would be working again. This time, he joined the ranks of the employed with

Radio Free Europe, until his final retirement in 2010. At this time, he and his wife, Debra, decided they

would go back to where they both started, and make South Carolina their final home.

Major married his partner for life, his loving and devoted wife, Debra (Scooter/Debbie) Caree, in 1978.

Major, his wife, and children spent many occasions capturing what would be memorable events and

moments in their lives. His children have often stated that their appetite for history and culture can be

directly stemmed from the many days they spent with their father visiting museums, mountains, and

battlefields.

Well into his 80s, Major was still driving, traveling, and living life to the fullest, even far beyond

disapproving advice. He continued to do all these things, because he always wanted to be known as a

person “who just did it his way.”

He was preceded in death by: his three brothers, Steven Campbell, Rev. Dr. Anthony Campbell, and

Russell Campbell.

Mr. Major Cornell Campbell leaves to cherish his memory and continue his legacy: his devoted wife of

42 years, Debra Caree Campbell, of Columbia, SC; six children, Nina (Michael) Harris, of Upper

Marlboro, MD, Josette Shelton, of Washington DC, Cornell Shelton, of Washington DC, Michael

Campbell, of Washington DC, Kristen Campbell, of Columbia, SC, and Lisa Watkins, of Suitland,

MD; five grandchildren, Raven, Jordan, Reggie, Tanielle, and Ariel; two great-grandchildren, Michelle

and Makai; one brother, Dr. Finley Campbell, of IL; and two sisters, Ansonia Walls, of MI, and Muriel

Anderson, of SC. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other

relatives and friends who will miss him greatly.

Memories

Memories

Order of Service

Reverend Samuel Perry, Presiding

Senior Pastor, Family Vision Ministries, Columbia, SC

Call to Worship

Opening Hymn………………………….. “The Impossible Dream”…...…The Campbell Family

Old Testament – Psalm 23……………………………………………..Reverend Andrew Fruster Senior Pastor, New Gloryland Baptist Church

New Testament – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7…………………………….……Reverend Samuel Perry

Prayer of Comfort…………………………………………………………..Reverend Paula Perry Executive Pastor, Family Vision Ministries

Remarks…………………………………………………………………...……………..A Friend

A Family Member

Obituary Reading…………………………………………………….………Sister Lisa Watkins

Solo………………………………………………………………...…….Reverend Samuel Perry

Words of Comfort ……………………………………..…………………..Reverend Paula Perry

Selection ……………………………………………………………………………....“My Way” (Recording by: Frank Sinatra)

Acknowledgement

We, the family of Mr. Major Cornell Campbell, would like to express our sincere appreciation

and gratitude to all who have shown comforting expressions of love, sympathy, and prayers,

during the passing of our loved one. Our hearts will always be grateful for your kindness, as we

pray for a special blessing to be bestowed upon each and every one of you.

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