Richard James Campbell, 80, of Sorento, died surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Staunton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Staunton.
Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Campbell was born on Jan. 31, 1946, in Granite City, 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 Oct. 16, 1965, in New Douglas. They shared four children and 56 years of marriage before her passing on Dec. 19, 2021.
Mr. Campbell 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.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his children, Larry Campbell of Valles Mines, MO, Lonni Campbell, Christina (Larry “Ed”) Willeford of Sorento and Crystal (Ron) Snoddy of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Kortney (Ricky Brown) Campbell and Tiffani Campbell of Valles Mines, MO, Brandon (Lucy) Campbell of Mount Horeb, WI, Hunter (Shelby) Campbell of Kansas City, MO, Jordyn (Josh) Rolfingsmeier of Vandalia, Kenna Snoddy of Edwardsville and Chase (Carissa) Willeford and Cody Willeford of Sorento; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Briggs, Braxton, Myles, Bama, Portlyn, Grey and Leila; sister, Sally (Ray) Combs of FL; and extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Thelma; wife, Alice; grandson, Dalton Finley; and brother, Danny.
Memorial donations in Mr. Campbell’s honor can be sent to Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation, PO Box 496, Greenville, IL 62246.
Condolences may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
