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Obituary

David Jerome Campbell (aka Elvis) 1947-2023

Dave succumbed to a difficult illness on June 2 at the New Bern, NC hospital. He passed peacefully in his sleep. He and his wife Jill of 49 years moved there upon their retirement from the New Canaan Public School system. Dave taught seventh-grade social studies for 33 years and Jill taught at West and South schools for over 30 years.

Dave is survived by his brother Rome and …

Personal note from Jill, Katie, and Dave Campbell Jr

We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, sympathy, and the happy memories that have been shared. He was a pretty special guy and we are so happy to hear about the impact he had. We love him and miss him very much. And we certainly agree that the best way to honor his memory is to focus on the joy of knowing such a wonderful person.

Below is the Facebook post that Katie shared the day after his passing.
Sadly, my father, David Campbell, passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday morning. My mother, brother Dave, and I already miss him dearly, but are glad he is out of pain and in a better place. He was the best of men and I agree with those who have called him a legend. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched and he has left behind a legacy of love and caring. To know him was to love him… and he loved right back.

It was fitting that his last conversation was with a nurse who expressed the joy he made her feel that night just listening to him talking about his family and also asking all about hers. Charming to the very end. Love you Dad.

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Born

December 11th, 1947
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Passed away

June 2nd, 2023
New Bern, NC

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Mr. David "Elvis" Campbell