Taylorville Obits

Jeremy Michael Campbell

Jeremy Michael Campbell, 43 of Taylorville, IL, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 12, 1980, in Decatur, IL, to LeRoy Campbell and Margo (Berschneider) Campbell.

Jeremy worked as a laborer for Wrightway Construction. When not working, Jeremy loved the outdoors, cooking, and camping.  He loved his loud toys, big trucks and spending every minute enjoying his time with loved ones; he especially enjoyed all the little ones. Jeremy was himself, a big kid at heart and they all loved him.  He was a true Survivor, a Warrior, forever in our hearts.

He is survived by his significant other of eleven years: Anita Scott of Taylorville, IL; children: Bryce Campbell of Decatur, IL; Kolby Campbell of Taylorville, IL; Trevor Scott of Taylorville, IL; grandchildren: Arabella Scott; Blaze Scott; Zaydin Scott; siblings: Christina (Bill) Tuttle of Dalton City, IL; Jennifer (Erik) Lindahl of Collierville, TN; and Todd Campbell of Theresa, WI. Sister-in Law’s Margie (Richard) Phelps, Linda (Gerry) Roemer, Betty (Kyle) Ellinger, Julie (Nate) McGrath all of Taylorville Il, Mother-in-Law: Juanita Scott, several nieces and nephews and special nurses “Lene and Kaitlyn” and  all the 2 E Oncology nursing Family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and Father-in-Law, John G. Scott.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, IL. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dayle Badman officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Mt. Auburn, IL.

Memorials in Jeremy’s honor may be made to Kolby’s college fund.

Sutton Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at suttonmemorialhome.com.