Jerry McCampbell

Jerry Don McCampbell, 70, passed away on September 1O, 2009 in Roswell, New Mexico. Funeral services for Jerry Don McCampbell will be held at 2 pm, Monday, September 14,2009 at Country Club Road Church of Christ with Doug Austin officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Texas time, in Post, Texas, Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at Garza County Cemetery. Jerry Don was born on March 23, 1939 in Lubbock, Texas, the son of the late J.D. and Vada Lee McCampbell. He grew up on a farm near Post, Texas and spent summers with his grandfather, who was the foreman of the U Lazy S Ranch. His grandfather, William Jackson Satterwhite, was a beloved figure in his life. Following graduation from Post High School in 1958, he attended Abilene Christian University. There he met a beautiful young lady and fellow student, Barba Nell Gaines, who he would spend his life with. She found his laughter, sense of fun, and southern accent irresistible. Jerry Don and Barba were married in La Mesa, California on December 20, 1959. Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell resided in Lubbock, Texas for fourteen years, where he worked as a machine technician for the U.S. Postal Service. During this time, their family grew with the births of three children, two boys and a girl. In 1974, they moved to Roswell where Jerry could be closer to the mountains and pursue his love of hunting, fishing, camping and other outdoor sports. These were family activities and brought him great joy. He was extremely active in the Roswell Gun Club and held various positions over the years, including Pr~sident and most recently, Chairman of the Board. He was instrumental in arranging the acquisition and development of the land on which the Roswell Gun Club now resides. J.D. worked as a lease operator for Yates Petroleum, of Artesia, for 26 years. He was the happiest when he was outdoors and this job allowed him to do what he loved every day. He retired from Yates in 2007 and spent the last two years enjoying his family, friends and hobbies. He especially enjoyed his weekly lunch and coffee dates swapping stories with his friends. He was a devoted member of the Country Club Road Church of Christ, where they attended for many years. Jerry Don had such a love of life and leaves behind many friends and a loving family. If a man can be defined by the size of the hole he leaves behind when he is gone, then we were blessed beyond measure. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Barba; a sister, Judy (and Jerry) Bush of Post, Texas; two sons, Jim (and Amanda) McCampbell of Artesia, N.M. and Eric (and Theresa) McCampbell of Spring, Texas; one daughter, Laura Smith of Roswell; eight grandchildren, Ian Watts of Las Cruces, N.M., Ethen Watts of Artesia, Jubal McCampbell, Shawnee McCampbell, Andrea McCampbell, Jordan McCampbell, Joshua Vitt and Gabriel Vitt. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jerry McCampbell

March 23, 1939 - September 10, 2009