IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Willis "Will"

Willis "Will" M Campbell Profile Photo

M Campbell

Feb 7, 1944 — Jul 21, 2022

Obituary

Willis M. Campbell "Will", 78, of Leander, Texas passed from this life on July 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born February 7, 1944 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Earl and Inez Campbell of Walnut Ridge, where he spent his youth. He married the love of his life, Virginia Louise Foster on February 22, 1967. They resided together in Blytheville, Arkansas, San Antonio, Texas, and Alexandria, Louisiana before spending 33 years in Cabot, Arkansas, and finally Leander, Texas. Will was a retired Lt. Colonel in the United States Army who voluntarily served in the Vietnam War, he was also retired from the Army Reserves as well as Arkansas Teacher Retirement. He was a loving husband and dedicated father and grandfather. Will loved his God, his country, and his family. He enjoyed spending his time playing bluegrass. As a former member of Stumpwater, a local Arkansas bluegrass band, he wrote and recorded many songs about his youth, his beautiful wife (the love of his life, Ginny Lou), and the God he served. He also enjoyed just picking music with his friends for fun.  Will was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Virginia Campbell "Ginny"; his sister, Phyllis Campbell and his parents.

He is survived by his three children, Lea Carter (Jimmy), Amy White (Thomas), and his only son, Andrew Campbell, all of Leander, Texas; six grandchildren, Daniel West, Ryan West, Sydney Carter, Jenna Carter, Liam White, and Peyton Carter, and one great-grandson, Maxwell West.

The family will hold a private day of remembrance at a later date when they will lay him to rest along with his "Ginny Lou".  Arrangements by Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park, Texas.

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