Robert Edward Campbell Sr. of Greeneville was born Jan. 6, 1943. He passed away at home Oct. 25, 2026, following an extended illness.
Robert was known as Dad, Poppy and Papaw. He retired from Plus Mark after 32 years. He was of the Baptist faith and loved woodworking, reading his Bible, watching football and working on word puzzles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Wilma (Sartain) Campbell; three sons, Eddie Campbell, Randy Campbell and Todd (Tami) Campbell, all of Greeneville; two stepdaughters, Chrystlia (Glen) Deyton of Greeneville and Chasity (Shawn) Smith of Rogersville; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Carol Wolfe of Whitesburg and Lena (Luther) Hightower of Corryton; and special friend, Lynn Hope.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. McGee; mother, Dorothy Campbell; loving grandparents who raised him, William and Roxy “Maw” Campbell; son, Jamie Campbell; daughter-in-law, Lisa Campbell; and stepson, Christopher Gray.
He will be greatly missed by friends and family.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Ballad Health Hospice, including Hope, Angie, Sara Beth, Crystal, Monica, Brittany and Anna (chaplain); the nursing and surgery staff at Johnson City Medical Center; Dr. Josh Stone of Greeneville; and physical therapists Chris, Landon and Daniel.
Burial will be at Graceland Memorial Gardens in Afton.
Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
