Ronald David Campbell, age 79, of Sands Township, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at home, in the loving, comforting care of his family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Born August 21, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan, a son of Earl James and Clara (Hottman) Campbell, Ron was raised in Evart, Michigan, where he attended a country grade school. He later attended Evart High School where he participated in football and track all four years, graduating in the Class of 1960. In 1957, while in high school, Ron enlisted in the Naval Reserve and, following graduation, joined the US Navy full time, beginning with basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois, and later in San Diego, California. Ron proudly served during the Vietnam Era aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Lofberg, kiddingly referred to as a tin can. Upon his honorable discharge in 1964, Ron returned to Michigan and was employed with GM in Flint from 1965 to 1971. In 1965, Ron met the love of his life, Janis Faye Baughan, and the
Apr 30, 2021
SANDS TOWNSHIP, MI – Ronald David Campbell, age 79, of Sands Township, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at home, in the loving, comforting care of his family and Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Born August 21, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan, a son of Earl James and Clara (Hottman) Campbell, Ron was raised in Evart, Michigan, where he attended a country grade school. He later attended Evart High School where he participated in football and track all four years, graduating in the Class of 1960. In 1957, while in high school, Ron enlisted in the Naval Reserve and, following graduation, joined the US Navy full time, beginning with basic training in Great Lakes, Illinois, and later in San Diego, California. Ron proudly served during the Vietnam Era aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Lofberg, kiddingly referred to as a “tin can.” Upon his honorable discharge in 1964, Ron returned to Michigan and was employed with GM in Flint from 1965 to 1971. In 1965, Ron met the love