Jimmy “Jim” Lyerly Campbell, 85, of Cleveland, N.C., died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Born in Rowan County on May 5, 1939, he was a son of the late Clyde Hope Campbell and Helen Lyerly Campbell. He was also preceded in death by a son, Dean Edward Campbell; sisters, Bonnie Collins and Evelyn Morgan; and a grandchild, Elizabeth Campbell.

He was a conductor and brakeman in the railroad industry for 33 years. He enjoyed farming, mostly beef cattle and gardening. He was a 1957 graduate of Cleveland High School, where he played basketball and was voted the best dressed in his class.

Survivors include a son, Mark Campbell; a sister, Dorothy Hoague; and a brother-in-law, Warren Morgan. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Madison Queen (Jacob) and Taylor Campbell; and three great grandchildren, Aubrey, Dawson and Warren Campbell.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at Old Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Keith Mason officiating.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com.

Memorials may be given to Old Providence Presbyterian Church, 5140 South River Church Road, Cleveland, NC 27013 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.