Obituary 
Name: Raymond "River" Campbell
Birth Date: Sep 14, 1961
Death Date: Nov 06, 2009
Birthplace: Oliver Springs, Tennessee
Resided In: Knoxville, Tennessee
Funeral Home: Sharp Funeral Home
Visitation Date: Nov 11, 2009
Visitation Time: 6-8:00 P.M.
Visitation Location: Sharp Funeral Home
Service Date: Nov 11, 2009
Service Time: 8:00 P.M.
Service Location: Sharp Funeral Home
Cemetery Date: Nov 12, 2009
Cemetery Time: 9:30 A.M.
Cemetery Location: Tennessee Veterans Cemetery
Obituary:
Raymond “River” Campbell, age 48, a resident of Knoxville, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.

Raymond was born September 14, 1961 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. He entered into the United States Army on the 21st day of March, 1984. He served his country in Desert Storm, Korea, Egypt, and various other foreign service assignments. While serving he received several decorations, medals, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons including two bronze stars and he retired after 20 years of duty.

He was employed as a security police officer at W.S.I., for the past 5 years and a member of Elverton Primitive Baptist Church.

River was a motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the Defenders Motorcycle Club. In addition to riding his bike he enjoyed golfing, hunting and spending time with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents James Fred Campbell and Lucille Campbell, by a brother Robert Campbell, and by sisters Ida Belle Porter and Marie Aslinger.

He is survived by his wife Robbin Monroe Campbell, by two daughters Sylvia Campbell and Ashley Nichole McCarter all of Knoxville, by brothers Freddy Vander Campbell and wife Nancy Gail of Bells, TN, Bill Campbell and wife Gayle of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Odie Campbell and wife Donna of Oliver Springs, Charles Campbell and wife Lois of Harriman, John Campbell and wife Kathy of Knoxville, Leonard Campbell and wife Pam of Oliver Springs, and Randal Campbell and wife Carol of Knoxville, by sisters Martha Louise Coleman and husband Carrington of Sunbright, Mary Ball and husband Dennis of Kingston, Reba Mickel and husband Randy of Oak Ridge, Teresa Owens and husband Mike of Oak Ridge, Ann Noe and husband David of Oliver Springs, and Edith Partenheimer and husband Richard of Champagne, IL, and by special friends Dewayne Lawson of Lutrell and Rusty Dryman of Kingston.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 11, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Fred Campbell and Dr. Bill Campbell officiating. Burial and graveside services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 9:30 A.M. at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville with full military honors. Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. An online guest book is available for Mr. Campbell at www.sharpfh.com.
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Guestbook 
I miss you now more than ever! I love you Big Bro and I am Looking forward to talking to you and you giving me advice like you used to. You were always right regardless if I wanted to believe it or not. I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER and I MISS YOU TERRIBLY I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEIMG YOU AGAIN LOVE REBA Jan 16, 2010
reba mickel (oak ridge, tn america)
To; Ann Noe I am so sorry about you brother. I will be praying for you and the your family. We love you all very much. Nov 14, 2009
Lesia & Kevin Seeber (, TN )
To Robbin, Ashley and Sylvia. Raymond is the son we never had and he will be sorely missed. To Robbin's wonderful neighbors, the Defenders, and Raymond's co-workers. We are in awe of all that you have done for Robbin and the girls and your thoughtfullness will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Son, until we all get together again. Love, Mom and Pete Nov 14, 2009
Pete and Norma Wright (Greenville, SC usa)
Robin and Family~You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Nov 12, 2009
Kristen Case (co-worker) (Seymour, TN )
Dear Campbell Family, I am sorry for your loss. Raymond's WSI-Oak Ridge family has you all in our prayers. May God be with you in this time of need. Nov 11, 2009
Barbara Ward (Knoxville, TN USA)
Dear Campbell Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that at WSI-Oak Ridge we are all thinking of you. Nov 11, 2009
April Gibson (Andersonville, Tennessee )
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. God Bless you all. Nov 11, 2009
Claudette & Jake Schmitt (Coal City, IL USA)
Tommy & Lynn and the entire Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. God Bless you all. Nov 11, 2009
Georgine Gubbins (Coal City, IL USA)
Robin & family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and the entire Campbell family. We knew Raymond as "Soup" for many years and had many good times together. We loved him and will miss him. Let us know if there is anything we can do. Nov 11, 2009
Frank and Melissa Coley (Harriman, TN USA)
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Nov 11, 2009
Stacy Fritts (Oliver Springs, TN US )
I am so sorry to hear about Raymond,We went to OSHS together, I tried to reach him when we had our class reunion.When I talked with him several years ago, he told me about his family and being in the service. He was a good person and I am sorry to hear that he was taken so young. I will keep you in my prayers. Nov 11, 2009
Debbie "Russell" Bunch (Oliver Springs, Tenn )
You'll be greatly missed Uncle Raymond, you always were a great friend and uncle, and always a hero. I'm sure each and every one of us will cherish your memory, as we remember what a difference you made in our lives. My prayers are with your Family! Love ya big guy, I'll see you on the other side. Nov 11, 2009
Michael Campbell (Winter Park, FL )
I'll miss you little brother but I will never forget you!Tonight I also had the pleasure to meet the members of the Defenders Motorcycle Club of which Raymond"River" was a proud member.I felt as if I had just met over 100 Brothers and Sisters just like my Little Brother.Our Prayers are and will be for my Brothers and Sisters BOTH old and new.I love you Raymond,now GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN FOR YOUR WORK HERE IS DONE!! Nov 11, 2009
John ,Kathy and Family (Knoxville, TN USA)
I was freinds with Raymond for over 28 years he was a good friend and a good family man he will be missed by all friends and family I know . I had alot of great times with Ray as i called him and some great memories I will cherish always. my prayers are with Robin and his whole family Nov 10, 2009
Rusty Dryman (Harriman, TN United States)
Lynn & Tommy and the Entire family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. Nov 10, 2009
Laura Flick (Coal City, Illinois use)
Uncle Raymond, I miss you with all my heart! You were there for me at some of the lowest points in my life, giving me words of encouragement and helping me to find a sense of direction in life. I will never forget the things you told me, the memories you gave me, and the time we shared. You have left an impact on the lives and hearts of everybody. I know it was your time to go, and although it is extremely hard to say goodbye. I will say Rest In Peace, Raymond, and I will see you again. You will always be my hero. I Love You! Nov 10, 2009
Chris Campbell (Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania United States)
Dear Raymond;Im so very sorry you had to go at such an early age.leaving behind all of your precious family.you will be greatly missed.I pray for God to Give them All Peace and Comfort.God Just Chose for you to go early to be with your mother &father and you will be waiting for all the others when its time.I Pray Peace Be With you Forever .God Bless You.janet Nov 09, 2009
Janet Gibson Gelatka &Joe Gelatka ( Knoxville, Tennessee Knox-USA)
Dear Uncle Raymond;Peace be with you &the other family members.Its hard to believe your not here anymore.It was just your time to go.you will be greatly missed and loved.one day will all meet with you again in a much better place.I have a part of you that will always be with me your middle name Dean.Rest in peace Uncle Raymond I Love You.your Newphew Jason.p.s I wish I could be their but due to the circumstances i wont be able to.but I will be their in spirit and thought. Nov 09, 2009
Jason D.Campbell (Pensacola, Florida usa)
Rest in peace, River. You're in the arms of the angels now. May God bring comfort and peace to your loved ones as they mourn the loss of their Hero. Nov 09, 2009
Tracy Roberts (Joelton, TN USA)
Charles and Lois and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God show you comfort and peace. We will pray for you and your family. With Love, Rusty, Sheri and Lee Morgan Nov 09, 2009
Sheri Morgan (Oak Ridge, TN USA)
All my love and heartfelt condolences to Robin, Ashley, Sylvia, Tommie, Lynn, and the rest of River's extended family, and to the those who rode and worked with him. My heart breaks with yours, as another of our heros is "At Ease" with his Heavenly Father. Love, Aunt Bobbie Nov 09, 2009
Bobbie Monroe Fryrear (Louisville, Kentucky USA)
To the entire Campbell family. I am so sorry for your loss. Raymond was a dear friend of mine since we were very young. I still think about the "good ole times" we had when I spent the night with them and we went squirrel hunting together. He was always so kind and peaceloving. I will miss him dearly. May God bless and strengthen your family. We will be praying for you. Nov 09, 2009
Mack McGhee, Jr. (Harriman, TN USA)
To all the family of Raymond I'm deeply and truly sorry for yor loss. May God be with you in your time of sorrow and pain, we know that he's in a better place than we are. I'll be praying for all his family and friends.Yours Truly Joyce and Jesse Abshire Nov 09, 2009
Joyce Abshire (oliver springs, Tn. U.S.)
Charles, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God watch over you and yours at this time. Nov 09, 2009
Nancy Ford & Patti Riggs (Oak Ridge, )
I have memories in my pocket. They rattle among the change. My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go. They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole They give me comfort when I think I am alone. Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there. But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious. Uncle Raymond, I love you and will miss you greatly. The memories I have of you will always be cherished. Rest easy knowing that you are loved and will always be loved. Tammy Nov 09, 2009
Tammy Trent (Sunbright, Tennessee )
Ray, You will be deeply missed. You were such a a wonderful brother and friend. Rest in Peace. Your rewards will be great. Nov 09, 2009
Louise & Lee (Sunbright, TN US)
To the family. You have been and are still in my prayers. Only God can give real peace and comfort in this time of sadness. I know Ray is in a better place and you all will be together again one day in the presence of our Lord. Till then look to the Lord for his help. Nov 09, 2009
Butch Boring (Deacon DLEMC) (Waynesville, North Carolina USA)
Raymond and the entire Campbell family, you are in our prayers. Nov 09, 2009
mark and sis bradshaw (, )
Raymond, we consider it a gift from God to have known you and shared your friendship. You will be sadly missed, but never ever forgotten. Nov 09, 2009
Steve and Lucinda Cole (Knoxville, Tennessee United States)
Our heartfelt sympathy for the family. We will keep you in our prayers. Nov 09, 2009
Dan, Tami and Mikayla Whelahan (Knoxville, Tennessee USA)
To All the Family Members of Raymond Campbell;I am so sorry to hear about your loss .theirs no words to say to make you feel better .I to have lost loved ones.my family and I lost a grandson and newphew.he feel asleep one night while driving home and ran off the road and hit a tree.it crushed his chest and knees.he died in a police officers arms.he was saved and on his way home to meet jesus.losing a loved one shatters your heart.&puts you in shock.I Pray for God to give you all peace and comfort an help you focus on all the special memories and special times you had with him.and the main thing be ready to meet him one day.Life is so short and unsecure.God Bless you All.When we lose a Loved One we stop and think how God had to of felt giving up his only begotton son just so we may have life.Prayers &Peace and Love be with You All.Mildred Nov 09, 2009
mildred gibson (oliversprings, Tennessee usa)
Robbin, Ashley, Sylvia and rest of family, I know you guys are not going to remember a lot of what has happened during this time, it is all going to seem like a bad dream, but know that we are all keeping you in our prayers and thoughts even though we can't be there with you. We Love you all so much and just want to be there but I can tell you have a lot of support thru his friends and family. I didn't know Raymond very well but I know he had to be a good man because he was so good to you and Ashley and made you so happy. We Love you guys, hope to see you soon. Love, Ron & Pat Nov 09, 2009
Pat Colley (Chesnee, South Carolina USA)
Our condolences to you and yours, I read the story at worldwidebiker.com. take care my brother! Nov 09, 2009
Rambo (, )
Family, I am very sorry for your lose. Raymond will be missed. I always enjoyed talking to him at work. May God bless you and watch over you. Nov 09, 2009
Stan Justice (Oliver Springs, Tennessee USA)
No words can express my feelings of sadness and loss at the passing of my brother, Raymond. My prayers go out for his dear wife, Robbin, and for his daughters, Sylvia and Ashley, and for our brothers and sisters and family members. Special thanks to the Defenders Motorcycle Club members for their compassion and service to Raymond's family during this time. They truly are a band of brothers. Nov 09, 2009
Fred V Campbell (Bells, Tennessee United States)
Dear Family, Please accept my prayers and sympathy. I will always remember Raymond as a young man giving his testimony at Elverton Church. Much love and peace. Nov 09, 2009
Faye Mullins Preston (Harriman, Tenn. usa)
Uncle Raymond, you were one of the most important people to me. Though you and I both had our fights, you were so tough on me to try and make me a better person. I wish I had realized it sooner so that I may have thanked you. You have been one of my favorite uncles since I was a little kid and you shall remain one of my favorite uncles within my memory, my heart and my soul. I will always love you and will never forget you Raymond. Nov 09, 2009
Andrew Campbell Owens (Clinton, Tennessee United States of America)
Heartfelt thanks to River for his service to our country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Proud to stand in honor of this gentleman. Stand down, my friend, your mission is complete. Nov 08, 2009
PGRBigRedTrkSRC - Deb McKay (Knoxville, TN USA)
Our sincere condolences to the Campbell Family on your sudden loss, May the Lord wrap His loving Arms tightly around you to comfort and keep you as only He can.... Raymond "River" Campbell, Stand Down, Sir, Your many missions here are complete, even after death, your gracious gifts of life will give others the gift life....Fly now, on the wings of the Angels, into the loving Arms of our Lord.... Standing by to Honor this American Hero, Dreamcatcher, Choo Choo, and Zayda TN State Captain, Patriot Guard Riders Nov 08, 2009
aka Annette & Matt Robeck (Antioch, TN USA)
Dear John and Kathy so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all God Bless Linda and Larry Gentry Nov 08, 2009
Linda Gentry (Oliver Springs, Tennessee USA )
Ray, I miss you so bad and I love you dearly. You were always my big inspiration. Now more than ever. I know that you are there taking care of Mom like always. Rest easy, my big brother, I'll be there someday also. I love you dearly. Reba Nov 08, 2009
Reba Mickel (Oak Ridge, Tennessee United Statres)
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