David G. Campbell, 82, of Newport News, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Virginia on December 15, 1942.
He graduated from Warwick High School in 1962. Following in his father’s footsteps, he joined the Newport News Fire Department as soon as he turned 21. He served proudly for 36 years and retired in 2000 at the rank of Captain. He enjoyed movies, steak dinners, deer hunting, NASCAR, Tommy’s Restaurant, and feeding his hummingbirds. He was happiest spending time with his kids and grandkids, especially at Nag’s Head. If you knew him at all, you knew he’d give you the shirt off his back.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lucille Campbell; and his granddaughter, Sydney Campbell. He was survived by his children, David G. Campbell, Jr. (Kathleen), D. Scott Campbell (Kelly), Kristie M. Daugherty (Chuck); his grandchildren, Joshua Barrell, Carley Daugherty, Kaitlin Campbell, Erin Campbell, Joseph Campbell (3rd generation Newport News Firefighter), Jon Campbell, and Julia Campbell; his brother, Michael Cambpell (Elaine); his Aunt Flo; and a host of cousins.
A funeral service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September
5, 2025, at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601. Interment will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606.