Richard James Campbell

Richard James Campbell, 80, of Sorento, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Staunton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton, Illinois. In accordance with his final wishes, cremation was chosen. No services are pending at this time.

Born January 31, 1946, in Granite City, Illinois to Ralph and Thelma (Arnold) Campbell, he was raised in Sorento, where he spent his life. He attended Greenville High School before later earning his GED. He also completed college courses in Auto Mechanics at Kaskaskia Community College.

He married Alice Kuhl on October 16, 1965, in New Douglas. They shared four children and 56 years of marriage before her passing on December 19, 2021.

Richard was a family-oriented man with a great sense of humor who loved joking and being a bit of a flirt. In his earlier years he enjoyed coon hunting and was a member of the Shoal Creek Coon Hunters Association. His favorite K9 companion, Misty, was always by his side.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors and took great pride in keeping his yard the way he liked it. He could often be found listening to his favorite country station, riding his SXS or golf cart, tinkering with something, and fixing things around the house. After his wife’s passing, he treated himself to a bright orange Mustang. He was a man who liked things his own way and wasn’t afraid to do just that.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Ralph and Thelma, wife Alice, grandson Dalton Finley, and brother Danny.

Richard is survived by his children, Larry Campbell of Valles Mines, Missouri, Lonnie Campbell, Christina (Larry “Ed”) Willeford of Sorento, Illinois, Crystal (Ron) Snoddy of Hillsboro, Illinois; grandchildren, Kortney(Ricky Brown) Campbell and Tiffani Campbell both of Valles Mines, Missouri, Brandon (Lucy) Campbell of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, Hunter (Shelby) Campbell of Kansas City, Missouri, Jordyn (Josh) Rolfingsmeier of Vandalia, Illinois, Kenna Snoddy of Edwardsville, Illinois, Chase (Carissa) Willeford and Cody Willeford, both of Sorento, Illinois; great grandchildren, Lucas, Briggs, Braxton, Myles, Bama, Portlyn, Grey and Leila; sister, Sally (Ray) Combs of Florida; extended family and friends.

Memorials donations in Richard’s honor can be sent to: Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation, PO Box 496, Greenville, Illinois 62246.

The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies.
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