Clifton Donald Campbell, 87, a resident of Kenton Point Assisted Living and formerly the Sardis community, passed away January 30, 2015, at the Hospice of Hope Care Center at Kenton Pointe.
Mr. Campbell was born April 21, 1927 to the late Oscar and Artie Mae Campbell.  One of three sons, Cliff is survived by his brother Stanley (Rusty) Campbell of Richmond, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Hester Campbell, his son Gary Wood Campbell and his brother Dewey Campbell.
A graduate of May's Lick High school, Cliff loved playing sports and at one time considered trying out for the minor leagues.  He was an avid baseball and basketball fan and enjoyed rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Cliff was a retired employee of the Kentucky State Department—Weights and Measurement Division.  He was also a farmer and took pride in raising tobacco and cattle. He was a devoted member of the Bethel United Methodist Church where until recently, he served as treasurer.  Cliff was also a member of the Methodist Brotherhood.
He is survived by his son Joe Campbell of Lexington, Kentucky,  grandchildren Joey  and Lauren Campbell,  of Richmond Jake Campbell of Lexington,;  nephew Steve Campbell of Salvisa,;  nieces Laura Dho and Wendy Hoffman of Virginia;, and his step-children Allen (Brenda) Hester of Lewisburg, Sharon (Oweney) Owen of Mt. Sterling and Charles (Faylyn) Hester of Sardis.  Surviving step-grandchildren include:  Shane Hester, Shannon  (Tony) Sweet, Ethan Hester, Michael Owen, Nathan Hester, Kirstie Mullikin and Jacob Hester.
Funeral services for Cliff Campbell will be conducted at the Shannon Methodist Church with the Rev. James Finch, the Rev. Ernest Ray Throckmorton and Rev. Paul Hammond officiating.  The celebration of Cliff's life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3rd.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 until the time of the service.  Burial will follow in the Shannon Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joey Campbell, Jacob Campbell, Steve Campbell, Wayne Carpenter, Allen Hester, Charles Hester and Nathan Hester.  Honorary pallbearers are:  Larry Dillon, Dick Clary, Gene Ensor, Earl Kinder, J.K. Pumpelly, Derl Lincus, Bill Hord and Charles Prebble.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church.

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