Museum host dies

Longtime Liberty contributor passes

David Ulysses Campbell, 88, former resident of Lynchburg and contributor to Liberty University, died at home Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Campbell

Campbell is survived by his wife, Faye Stump Campbell, whom he was married to for 66 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Sherry Callahan and her husband William; his son, David Keith Campbell and his wife Martha; his sister, Rebecca Campbell and her husband, Carl; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Originally from Lynchburg, Campbell loved kids and all things sports and was even named Coach of the Year in 1961. Additionally, he was elected to the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame and the Lynchburg College Sports Hall of Fame, where he attended college.

Campbell was a faithful member of Euclid Christian Church, according to the News & Advance. Most recently, Campbell retired from the Jerry Falwell Museum in DeMoss, where he served as a host from 2003 until three weeks ago. He was honored for his contribution to Liberty over the years.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Dec. 1, at Euclid Christian Church.

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