Doug Campbell

Obituaries

Tuesday, 10 May 2022 12:01

John Douglas Campbell gained his wings on Monday, May 2, 2022. A celebration of life was held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Grant Memorial Chapel with Dr. Chuck Conley and Dr. Steve Stanfield officiating. Burial followed in Free Home Cemetery.

Doug was born on Saturday, October 19, 1968 to Joe and Wanda Campbell in Guntersville. Like his father, Doug was a caring man, evidenced by his involvement with his family, community and church – a true servant. From his youth as an Eagle Scout, to his time as a volunteer firefighter, to his two terms as Grant councilmember, he left an impact on many lives in his community. An avid sports fan from the very beginning, Doug carried his love of sports into coaching his daughters’ teams throughout their young lives. Aside from coaching, he managed to stay in the loop on all things sports by listening to sports radio programs, making sure to keep others up to date as well. While he kept up with different teams, he made sure to always know about his Crimson Tide.

An avid outdoorsman, Doug was able to take a hobby for most and integrate it into a successful career. For many years, he served as a fishing guide on Lake Guntersville, even giving a weekly fishing update on the lake for Bass Pro Shops. He was able to join his love for hunting and fishing with his keen business sense as he owned and operated Waterfront Grocery and Tackle for 23 years. After much success with Waterfront, Doug put his great personality to work by joining the sales team at Cabelas, winning Outfitter of the Year in his first year. Beginning as a salesman, he received many promotions and was promoted to General Sales Manager in the marine department. A true people person, he was able to use his networking skills and his smile that would light up a room to be a success. He truly never met a stranger.

Aside from all those things, Doug was a family man and devoted church member. He was always involved in anything his daughters were involved in. Even with all his involvement, he made time to call his girls, (his wife, mother and daughters), every day at the same time. He also managed to work in time for Temple Run and Space Invaders – a champ in both. Doug was an active member of Grant First Baptist Church all his life. He was not only active in church but also made sure to take time daily to read his bible wherever he was.

He is survived by his wife, Melinda; daughters, Emily and Sarah; mother, Wanda Bright; stepdaughters, Chelsea and Corey; grandchildren, Finnick and Isaac McCinnon; siblings, Brandy and Jennifer; granddogs, Charlotte and Sammy. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Campbell; grandmothers, Inez Ayers, Odessa Campbell; grandfathers, John Ayers, Jr., Carter Campbell.