James W. Campbell, 87, died Sunday, January 8, 2023. Born in Newport News on November 25, 1935, he served 4 years in the US Air Force then graduated from the NASA Apprentice School. He remained at NASA for 34 years retiring as an Electronics Technician in 1993. He was a member of the Laf-A-Lot Hunt Club and Monitor Lodge #197 AF & AM.

Preceded in death by his parents, Lemma Aldie Pruitt and William Campbell; survivors include his wife of 66 years, Joan Forrest Campbell; his sons, Thomas Wayne Campbell and wife, Susan and James William Campbell, Jr. and wife, Dela; a granddaughter, Courtney Campbell; and a brother, Charles Thomas Campbell and wife, Deanna.

All services will be private.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.