Obituaries

James “Jay” W. Campbell, 81, of Abbeville, Louisiana, passed away on June 6, 2026.
Born on December 28, 1944, Jay lived a life marked by service, leadership, family, friendship, and a deep appreciation for the community he called home. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1963 and later attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
Jay was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Boudreaux “Choonie” Campbell; his father, J.W. Campbell; his half-sister, Judith “Judy” Ellen Joslin; and his half-brother, Jay Campbell.