Jimmy Lavon Campbell “Jimmy C”, 72, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away January 10, 2021 in Horton, Kansas.

Homegoing Graveside services will be Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Paul Kelley as officiant. Care has been entrusted to the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.arensbergpruett.com.

Jimmy was born on June 9, 1948, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of the late Gilbert C. and Sophia (Burton) Campbell. He attended Washington Grade School and Atchison High School.

He worked various jobs in California before returning to Atchison where he was employed with Fargo Assembly until his retirement.

He was a member of Second Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing with his favorite spot being Dam #8. He also enjoyed travelling, watching cooking shows, cooking and was a dedicated Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Left to cherish his memory include his children, Pamela Kelly Davis, Leavenworth, KS; Kenny Snoddy, Madison, WI; Tamala Hill, Pensacola, FL; Jimmy Lavelle Byrd, St. Joseph, MO; Lavon Robinson, Boston, MA; two brothers, Gilbert C. Campbell, Atchison, KS; Kenneth W. Campbell, Farmington, NM; two sisters, Frances (Harl Jr.) Sampson, Farmington, NM; Betty Winrow, Omaha, NE; seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, his other brother, Lonnie D. Dudley and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Nikki Campbell; a grandchild, Ravyn Hill; three brothers, Clifford “Tip” G. Campbell, Phil S. Campbell, Clarence L. Campbell; and two sisters, Gracie Campbell, Sophia E. Boldridge.