James Campbell, Jr. Obituary (2001 - 2025)

Obituary Matthew 3:16-17 - At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. Brother James was born on January 5, 2001 to Corniece Ann Watson and James Campbell, Sr. in Ferriday, Louisiana. He departed from this earthly life on January 2, 2025 at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville, Louisiana. James accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age by Pastor Randell Manley at the Pentecostal Church in Simmesport, Louisiana. On April 16, 2023 he joined the Pleasant Green Baptist Church under the caring leadership of Pastor Larry G. Jones where he served as a faithful usher member, he helped decorate and helped around the church until God called him home. James was a graduate of Avovelles High School Class of 2020 where he was an active member of their basketball team. He worked many jobs such as Piggly Wiggly, Elderwood Perservative, Walmart, Brudd Construction, Journeyman Pipe Fill Helper in Port Sulfer . The Greatest Joy of James life was spending time with family and friends, riding horses, mud riding, and wearing camouflage and boots. He enjoyed helping others, going to Trail Rides and showing off his horse. James was a part of a group him and his friends started called "Bayou Stunnas". James was a loving and caring person who never knew how to say the word "NO" to anyone. James was given a special nickname that most knew him by "BILL " To many James will be remembered for his unforgettable smile and laugh as this is how he greeted family and loved ones all his life. James leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving mother Corniece Watson(Gary) of Simmesport, LA; his father James(Tanja) Campbell, Sr. of Ferriday, LA; 2 sisters Shawniece Watson of Ferriday, LA and Shawntrice Watson (Damon) of Simmesport, LA; 2 brothers Gary'on Lathers of Simmesport, LA; Ahijah and Rosenthal of Pineville, LA; 2 nieces Kylee Watson and Delani Taylor. A loving grandmother Gertie Watson(Aristelle) of Simmesport, LA; aunts Veronica Watson of Marksville, LA; LaKisha Watson(Whitney) of Bunkie, LA, Jacqueline Watson of Baton Rouge LA, Kelli Campbell of Ferriday, LA, Rose (Edward) Honore and Marlania Wright both of Simmesport, LA; uncle James Watson of Zachery, LA.; bonus parents Edward (Rose)Honore, John Butch(Felitha) Washington of Simmesport, LA; bonus brothers Edward, Edwon, Zacharias, Jeremiah, Dontrell, and Kevon all of Simmesport, LA; bonus sisters Tabitha(Gerald) and Lakeda both of Simmesport, LA; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, bonus aunts and uncles, bonus cousins, relatives, friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Albert Watson, Elmira Watson and Conrad Cornelius; a paternal grandmother Emma Campbell, as well as uncle and cousin Alfred Watson and Fredrick Watson. Please keep the family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"