Eldrich C. Campbell, Jr

Rev. Dr. Eldrich C. Campbell, Jr. 88 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home while in the care of his family. Born Monday, February 2, 1931 in Montville, NJ, he was the son of the late Eldrich C. and Emma (Noble) Campbell. Rev. Dr. Campbell was the husband of the late Jean (Mason) Campbell who passed awayThursday October 22, 2009. They were married for 56 years. Rev. Dr. Campbell was also predeceased by brothers Donald and Edward Campbell. After graduating from Richfield Park High School, he went to work on Wall Street. Following that, Rev. Dr. Campbell served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he completed his undergraduate studies in business at New Yorl University, his Masters in Divinity at Seminary and his Doctorate in Education also at New York University. He served from 1959 to 1995 United Methodist churches in southern New Jersey. Upon retirement in 1995, he and Jean moved to Weatherly PA, where he was the pastor at Centenary United Methodist Church for several years, as well as other area congregations. In retirement, he pursued his love of gardening and raising farm animals. Surviving are daughter, Sue Ann Jatko and her husband, James of Raleigh, NC; sons, Bruce E. Campbell and his wife Karen L. of Carney's Point, NJ, Glenn E. Campbell and James R. Campbell of Weatherly ; 6 grand children and 4 great grand children. A Memorial Service will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 30 Carbon Street, Weatherly, PA on Sunday September 15, 2019 at 4:00 pm. Rev. Daniel Meader will officiate. In place of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the United Methodist Committee on Relief; umcmission. To express online condolences or to share a fond memory of Rev. Dr. Campbell, please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com