Obituaries

Joseph "Joey" Raymond Campbell, age 28, of St. Ignace, Michigan, died unexpectedly in Luce County, Michigan, on February 11, 2023. He was born in Edgewood, Kentucky, on July 14, 1994, to William Joseph and Kathryn Lee (McCandless) Campbell.

Joey grew up in Edgewood before his family moved to Vermont at the age of eight. After a few years they settled in St. Ignace when he was in the sixth grade. He attended LaSalle High School and then worked various jobs around the country including in Florida, Kansas, and North Dakota. When he returned to Michigan, he began working for the local tow truck company for a few years. In 2020, he put his lifelong dream into action and left in the middle of winter to travel the country on his motorcycle by himself. He adopted a minimalist lifestyle, sleeping on his bivi next to his motorcycle every night, and he was never happier. He worked odd jobs on the road to support his dream of traveling and most recently worked as a motorcycle service technician at motorcycle rallies around the country. His dream was also made possible by endless support from the amazing people he met along his adventures who became his motorcycle family. RESPECT

Joey loved long cruises on his motorcycle, trick riding on his grom, and spending time at Camp Vagabond with his "Drifters". In his school days, you could find him BMX bike riding and doing crazy stunts with his friends all over town. He also enjoyed participating in the demolition derbies every summer. Joey was born a wild and free-spirited boy, who had no fear and his way dare devil ways continued throughout his life. He lived and saw more in a week than some do throughout their whole lives. Though even in his death, he brought life to others through his Gift of Life donation.

Joey is survived by his mother, Kathryn L. McCandless; sisters, Jennifer Campbell of Muskegon, Michigan, and Jen DeHaan of Florida; brother, James "Jimmy" Campbell of St. Ignace; nieces, Delilah Kelly and Aurora Campbell; nephew, Knox Campbell; and all of his beloved St. Ignace buddies and motorcycle family.

Joey is preceded in death by his father, William J. Campbell; and grandparents, Jim and Shirley Campbell, and Mary and Mac McCandless.

Memorial Gathering will be at the United Methodist Church in St. Ignace on February 20, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with the Memorial Service to follow at 1:00 PM.

Interment will be at Carp River Cemetery this Spring.

Memorial contribution may be made to Bikers Against Child Abuse

Galer Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace is service the family. Condolences may be left to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.