Rev. Deroy C. Campbell

Rev. Deroy C. Campbell passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Ruth Campbell, along with his four brothers, Ralph, Raymond, Warren and Al Campbell. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Anna Campbell of 63 years. His son, Tom Campbell, daughters, Barbara Parker and Melinda Justice and four granddaughters, Grace Parker, Meredith Campbell, Abbey and Rachel Justice, two sisters-in-law, Ava Campbell and Nancy Bennett, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He always reminded us that his education began at Cool Branch School in Penhook, VA. He was a graduate of Climax High School, Ferrum Jr. College, and Randolph Macon College. He began his career as a teacher/principal in Franklin County at Dudley Elementary. Deroy proudly served in the Army from 1952-54. He attended Duke University Divinity School and then joined the Virginia United Methodist Conference. He began his ministry at the Axton Charge in Henry County. He served in numerous United Methodist Churches throughout the state. Deroy received his master’s degree from Virginia Tech and became a professor at Ferrum College in 1966 teaching Sociology. However, he continued serving in the United Methodist Church and ended his ministry at Flint Hill UMC, Burnt Chimney UMC and Mount Bethel UMC. He retired in 1992 after 38 years of service. Deroy made a major impact on many people during his life and will truly be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Rocky Mount United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 2:00 with the Rev. Bruce Tuttle officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until the service begins. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.