Tommy G Campbell

Tommy Garrett Campbell, Sr. passed away on February 2, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born in Rockingham, North Carolina and raised in Darlington, South Carolina. He graduated from St. John's High School in 1947. He played American Legion baseball, and was the team's most valuable player in 1947. Tommy served honorably in the Air Force and then returned to Darlington and married Ruth Dixon, whom he always lovingly referred to as his bride or Mrs. Ruth. Tommy was extremely proud of his three children, Karen, Steve, and Tommy, Jr. He had the pleasure of watching his children and grandchildren grow up and took great pride in all of their accomplishments. From the time his boys were old enough to play sports, you could always count on him to be on the sidelines to support them. He was a gentle giant who was loved and respected by all of his family and friends. He enjoyed baseball, football, fishing and spending time with his family. He worked at Sonoco Products Company until his retirement. Tommy is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, his 3 children, Karen C. Jordan of Florence, Steve Campbell (Karen) of North Myrtle Beach, Tommy G. Campbell, Jr. (Beth) of Myrtle Beach, seven grandchildren, Daniel Jordan (Emily), Hunter Jordan (Walker), Garrett Campbell (Caroline), Wilson Campbell (Aubrey), Brooke Campbell, McKenzie Campbell, and Mitchell Campbell, his four great-grandchildren, Tindall Claire Jordan, Emma Ruth Jordan, Walter Jordan, and Thatcher Jordan, and his brothers, Charles "Curly" Campbell , Roland Campbell (Brenda) and Marion Campbell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews along with a special niece, Susan Outlaw (Donnie) and brother-in-law Ralph Dixon (Deloris). He is predeceased by his sisters, Grace Riles, Ruth Eskridge, and his brother, Jimmy Campbell. The family will receive friends at Belk Funeral Home at 1:00 PM with a service following at 2:00 PM in the chapel to celebrate the life of Tommy Campbell. The service will be officiated by his grandson, the Reverend Hunter C. Jordan. Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his honor to the Darlington American Legion Baseball program or McLeod Hospice House, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501-0551. (www.mcleodfoundation.org)

Visitation

FEB 5. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Belk Funeral Home - Darlington 229 West Broad Street Darlington, SC, 29532

Service

FEB 5. 2:00 PM

Belk Funeral Home - Darlington 229 West Broad Street Darlington, SC, 29532