Dwight J. Campbell
Dwight James Campbell, 77, of Tipton passed away at home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Dwight was born in Kokomo on June 18, 1946 to Eugene & Celia Mae (Findling) Campbell. He married Connie Stewart on October 28, 1972 and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage.
Dwight had worked at the Citizens National Bank in Tipton, the Tipton County Solid Waste Management District and was a lifelong farmer. He graduated from Tipton High School in 1964 and from Purdue University in 1968. Dwight was a member of Normanda Christian Church where he served as an Elder, Sunday school teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He also found time to volunteer his services to Second Blessing Thrift Store and the Good Shepherd Food Pantry. Dwight served on the board of the Tipton Senior Housing Corporation for over 20 years For many years he was the caretaker for the Normanda Cemetery.
He was an avid Purdue Boilermaker fan. Dwight was a gardener and he enjoyed farming with “RA” Rex Boyer. Southern Gospel was his favorite music. Spending time with his family and grandchildren was his greatest joy in life. He also loved his grand-dogs Dudley, Roxie and Milo.
Survivors besides his wife Connie include their three children, Amy Campbell, Williamsport, Neal Campbell and wife Kristin, Kempton and Jenny Campbell, Winona Lake. Dwight is also survived by one sister, Janet (Campbell) Scott Palmer and husband Lester of Danville; two grandchildren, Eli and Brinley Campbell as well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Dwight will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 27 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Normanda Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations in Dwight’s honor may be made to Normanda Christian Church, 8019 W. Division Road, Tipton, Indiana, 46072. Condolences for the Campbell family may be left at www.young-nichols.com.
Dwight was always the nicest guy. My prayers are with the family
Dwight, was one of the Godly’s people I have ever known! He was and is still a shining example of what all Christians strive for and we hope people see the same in ourselves?
It has been my honor to have known and worked and served with him at Normanda Christian Church!
God bless his family in this time!
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dwight and his family for over 30 years. You are all amazing people and a tight knit family. It’s been a little while since I had spoken to Dwight but our conversation was about our families and farming. I hope that in the days to come , even though there will be tears, that there are countless memories reflected upon of a fine man who loved his family more than anything. The world would be a better place with more men like Dwight.
My condolences to the family, I remember this kind man from when i worked at Pioneer in Tipton, and Dwight hauled in sotbeans or wheat. Hugs and prayers for all.
To Connie and family Dwight was always a great person .so sorry for your loss
The Salt of Earth, Big MO. I have called him that for as long as I can remember. He was my right hand man at Baumgartner Grain and Feed for 4 years. He got drafted , so we had a going away party for him. The next day he went to the induction center in Indianapolis. The following day he was back ready to go back to work. The Army rejected him. Can’t remember exactly why. Our gain the Army’s loss. We spent many a nights at the Pacers games when in the ABA. Always stopping to eat after the games then back to work the next day. We fed feeder pigs out at the Campbell farm. Two or three different times. Cleared Snow out on the roads to get to work, and to help folks from being snowed in. Many many great memories with Big MO. Sure going to miss him. Hope to c him another time in the future.
So very sad and sorry about Dwight’s passing away. I know he woke up in the land and his forever home he has been waiting to see for a lifetime. We will miss him greatly. Prayers for Connie and all the family.
I worked at Citizens bank with Dwight and he was always very business oriented and fun to be around.
Thoughts and prayers for all his family.
Dwight was so much fun when he would come into the courthouse. He will be greatly missed.
I know for a fact that he loved every minute of it. I felt like I was hanging out with a celebrity when I would go in the courthouse with Dwight!
A very fine and generous man. It was a pleasure to know him.
To Connie and the family. We miss the times we all sat and just chatted about everything going on in life. We’ve always admired and loved Dewight. He was salt of the earth. In the short few years that we lived there, we have a lifetime of memories. From those old duct taped shoes he wore while mowing, to praying he and Rex got the crops in on time, may GOD bless you all. Dewight was an awesome person, friend and neighbor. We will miss him dearly. Again, GOD bless you all. Curtis, Kathleen, the horses and yes the chickens!
Prayers of comfort for the family. God certainly blessed all who knew Dwight by his gentle nature and good humor.