Lonnie Ray Campbell Sr.

Lonnie Ray Campbell Sr., 78, of Cooleemee, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem.
He was born Aug. 16, 1946 in Davie County to the late William Preston and Hattie Mae Goodwin Campbell. Lonnie was owner/operator of his own welding company, and thoroughly enjoyed it. He was of the Baptist faith, and was a member of the Cooleemee Civitan Club. Lonnie loved tractors, especially John Deere, and his first blue Ford! He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his beloved wife of almost 47 years, Maryann Phillips Campbell; a son, John Darrell Campbell Sr; great-granddaughter, Ali Reavis; a stepdaughter, Donna Jean Willoughby; a sister, Mary Lou Campbell Foster; and brothers-in-law, Bow Foster and Tommy Blackwelder.
Survivors include: a son, Lonnie Ray “Scoot” Campbell Jr. (Lisa); a grandson, whom he and his wife raised from infancy, John Darrell “J.D.” Campbell (Missy); special grandchildren, Courtney Hope Campbell Reavis (James), and Christopher Ryan Campbell (Shelton); other granddaughter, Tiffany Campbell Douglas; great-grandchildren, Ava and Kai Reavis, and Darrelynn and Sophia Campbell; a stepson-in-law, Larry Willoughby; a sister, Brenda Blackwelder; brothers, Harold Campbell (Sharrie), Mike Campbell (Ellen), and Jerry Campbell; many nieces, nephews, stepgrandchildren, and stepgreat-grandchildren; special friends, Ervin Link and Mark Shore; and companion of the last eight years, Glenda Barnhardt.
A funeral service was conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 29 at Lambert Funeral Chapel, Mocksville, with Mr. Randy Miller officiating. Interment followed in Legion Memorial Park. The family visited with friends Saturday, June 28, at Lambert Funeral Home, Mocksville.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Cooleemee Civitan Club, P.O. Box 517, Cooleemee, NC 27014.
Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.