Mr. Jake Campbell Jr. was born June 3, 1959 in Greeneville, Mississippi to Jake Sr. and Willie Mae Campbell. He passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 60 years.
Jake was raised in Leland, Mississippi until the age of twelve when his family moved to Saginaw, Michigan in 1971. He graduated from Saginaw High School, “Class of 1977.” In 1978, he began employment with the General Motors Corporation and worked there for nineteen and a half years.
Jake was a sports fanatic with basketball being his favorite sport. He loved watching the game and playing the game. He really enjoyed competing in the Gus Macker basketball tournaments with his brothers. In addition to basketball, Jake loved working on cars.
Jake was a family man. He truly loved his family and enjoyed their company, especially his children and grandchildren. He lived his life to the fullest and on his own terms. His smile, his humor and his presence will truly be missed.
Jake was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah L. Campbell; daughter, Harmony Campbell; father, Jake Campbell Sr.
He leaves precious memories with son, Jake III (Laquinda) Campbell; mother, Willie Mae Campbell; stepchildren, Dorothy Moore, Cincinnati, Ohio, Santana (Desmond) Boone, Fayetteville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Tanashia Ferguson, Armond Garner, Starsterria Moore, Wendell Thompson, Zavorian Hurlet, Aries Moore, Kanaizja Harris, Kamya Harris, Jermaine Harris, Jake Campbell IV, Jaden Nickelberry; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Emma (Dennis) Morrison, Earlean (John) Garrett, Georgia Simon, Linda (Reco) Campbell; brothers, Larry Sr. (Carrie), Woodrow Sr. (Denise), Anthony (Lisa), Michael Sr. (Stacy) Campbell; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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