W.J. Campbell, Jr. (Jerry)
Jerry Campbell, 84, of Moon Twp. passed away Wednesday, August 4. He was born in Canonsburg, PA on February 3, 1937, the son of the late W.J. Campbell, Sr. and Mildred Moncilovich Campbell. He was a member of Sharon Community Presbyterian Church.
Jerry had a lifelong passion for golf. At age 12 he began caddying at the former Mt Lebanon Country Club. He played from age 13 until age 82 and was a champion amateur golfer, winning over a dozen club championships at five different golf clubs. He also qualified for the British Amateur at Troon Golf Club in Scotland. Jerry was a member of Washington Country Club and Seven Oaks Country Club for many years. Everyone that played with him admired his natural talent for the game.
After graduating from high school Jerry worked as an assistant pro at Washington and Nemacolin Country Clubs. He was drafted to the U.S. Army in 1958. He started his airline career at Mohawk Airlines in 1964 as a gate agent, operations and ramp service. He worked his entire career for the airlines and retired from U.S. Airways after 30 years.
Jerry entertained his family and friends with his humorous stories. He was friendly and sociable, known to strike up conversations with strangers wherever he went. In addition to golf, he loved to travel and spend time with his family. He is predeceased by his loving wife Priscilla (“Perky”). Survivors include two sons, Eric (Lisa) of Austin, TX, and Brad, of Anaheim, CA; stepchildren David White of Robinson Township and Catherine Gregory (James) of Bloomfield Hills, MI; and 13 grandchildren and numerous nephews. He is also survived by his brother Wesley (Daralyn) of Canonsburg and sister Mitzi Hogoboom of Sarasota, FL. His brother Harold and sister Marion Rodgers pre-deceased him.
Respects may be paid on Monday September 13th from 6 -8 PM In the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Services will be officiated by David Odrey at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies with full military honors at 11:00AM on Tuesday, September 14 where he will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Perky.
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2 thoughts on “W.J. Campbell, Jr. (Jerry)”
Wes & Daralyn, Eric, Brad & families:
My Deepest Sympathies and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I remember your Brother/Dad for the many years at Washington Country Club – very nice man and great golfer. He, like my dad, had a mutual respect for the love of the game! May the many memories you all have made over the years give you the strength, peace and comfort you need as you go through this difficult time. I hope my dad and he are teeing it up in a Club Championship again now in heaven. May he Rest in Peace
Jerry,
You mentored me in some personal matters and really didn’t teach me much about Golf, other than that you made it obvious that you loved it.
My time with you was from your late 70’s into your 80’s. We planned a trip to Ireland — that never happened. I was there for one of your ‘hole-in-ones”, which was special for me.
You always made me feel special, and I don’t think I was the only one. I had hoped to see you this year again, but I guess you were slipping away. May your immortal soul rest in peace.
I will always remember you.
Bob