David Roy Campbell

David Roy Campbell, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 70. David was born on November 23, 1945 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Roy A. Campbell Jr. and JoAnne (Hunter) Campbell. David graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1964. He married the love of his life, Connie Purcell, of Missouri Valley 50 years ago on June 5, 1965. David served with the 915 Transportation Company of the U.S. Army Reserve based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was a board member of the Pottawattamie County Extension Office, Branson Cemetery and received several prestigious farming awards throughout the years. David loved spending time with his family and friends, being outdoors, feeding his birds in Branson, Missouri, and the many adventures associated with traveling. His true love was fishing; from catching the smallest bass, to the many walleye, northern pike, muskie and trout caught throughout the years. David’s passion for farming came at a young age, and he continued to work the family farm, south of Missouri Valley, Iowa, until his retirement in 2011. David was preceded in death by his parents and several other relatives. Survivors include his wife, Connie of Missouri Valley, Iowa, daughter Melodi Szymczak, husband, Michael, and granddaughter Morgan Szymczak of Omaha, Nebraska. Family members; Rick and Julle Wood of Omaha, Nebraska, Christopher and Jenn Wood of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Stephanie Wood of Owatonna, Minnesota, Cheri and Scott Bott, Shannon and Shawn Stewart and Maddi Taylor, Tony Bott, all of Fremont, Nebraska, brother Lee Campbell of Missouri Valley, Iowa and many beloved relatives, friends, and coffee buddies. Visitation will be held Monday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the church after the committal service. Military Honors will be conducted by Julius F. Mueller American Legion Post #337 of Missouri Valley. In Loving Memory Of David Roy Campbell Born November 23, 1945 Council Bluffs, Iowa Entered Into Rest May 6, 2016 Omaha, Nebraska Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Christian Church Missouri Valley, Iowa Officiating Pastor Ron Wymer Music Selections “Amazing Grace” “Go Rest High On That Mountain” Honorary Bearers Gene Sorrick Noran Davis Bob Petersen Jerry Lowers Casket Bearers Steve Axtell Terry Clausen Robert King Tom King Corey McIntosh Tom McIntosh Final Resting Place Branson Cemetery Loveland, Iowa

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