In Loving Memory Of
Dr. David Maxwell Campbell
March 25, 1950 -
June 27, 2025
In the care of
Brackney Funeral Service
If you had the privilege of being cared for by Dr. David, you know that his care also meant his friendship. Dr. David’s commitment to serving his patients and loving his family leaves a lasting legacy following his sunrise passing Friday, June 27, 2025.
Born March 25, 1950 in Troy, Alabama to Earl Maxwell Campbell and Doris June Enzor Campbell, David Maxwell Campbell was a lifelong resident of Crestview. Early on, Dave became well known and loved by his community, abounding in memories of days gone by with numerous cousins and friends. David was part of Crestview High School Bulldogs Basketball and Football teams, sat first chair trombone in the Big Red Machine, member of the Beta Club, and the tallest boy in and Valedictorian of his 1968 graduating class.
Dr. David studied zoology at the University of Florida, maintained a 4.0 GPA for three years, and held membership in America’s most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. He never received a bachelor’s degree, and instead received a rare invitation as a Junior from the UF College of Medicine to enroll in medical school a year early.
On a blind date in Gainesville, David met the love of his life: a Tri-Delta sweetheart and Army brat from Orlando; Sherry Lynn Shenesky. Dr. David graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1975, and relocated with Sherry to Mobile for internship and residency with the University of South Alabama. On September 10, 1977, David and Sherry were married at Park Lake Presbyterian Church in Orlando.
In 1979, Dr. Campbell was officially board certified. It went without saying that Dr. Dave would return home to bring medical care to his community. Dr. David partnered with Dr. George Barrow, Dr. Lee Thigpen, David’s brother Dr. Wayne Campbell, and Dr. John Johnson to found the first Crestview Medical Clinic on N Ferdon Blvd, establishing a continuous chain of medical care in Crestview.
For more than four decades, Dr. Dave touched the lives of countless individuals who put their trust in his care, and in return Dr. David gained invaluable friendships in his patients. Whether a hand-crocheted throw blanket, family-treasure dessert at Thanksgiving, or fresh peas from the pea patch, the love shown to David can’t be measured.
Dr. Campbell enjoyed traveling with his wife and family to the Smoky Mountains; Washington, D.C.; Breckinridge, Colorado; New York City; Ontario, Canada; and, perhaps the local favorite spot, the Shack. Nobody ever went for a day at the shack and left not feeling like part of the Campbell family. Especially fondly remembered by Dave was the annual “Shack Party,” hosted at the Shack every summer by Dr. David, Dr. Wayne, Dr. Thigpen, and Dr. Johnson for their beloved colleagues, nurses, and staff.
Dr. David Campbell retired on April 1, 2021 after 41 years practicing internal medicine, yet, afterwards, not a day went by that he wasn’t called on for advice or remedy. A special and sincere thank-you to David’s lifelong childhood friends who spent time by his side during recent illness: Jerry de Graaf, Dennis Tucker, Jim Reese, and Dale Riley.
Dr. David Maxwell Campbell, M.D. is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sherry Campbell; children: Rachel (Ryan Korte), Ryan (Rebecca Colvin), and Rawlins (Kristin Garrett); grandchildren: Davis, Tristen, Joshua, Addisen, Kyndal, Ellie, Easton, Tucker, Kellen, Berkeley, Harper, Charli Kaye, and Davey Lynn; brothers Wayne Enzor Campbell and Gregory Cortez “Corky” Campbell (Debbie Davis); and brothers-in-law Warren Frank Shenesky (Loi Monroe) and Tom Miller.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Earl and June Campbell; mother-in-law, Deloris Shenesky; fathers-in-law, Warren Shenesky and Denis Fauteux; sister, Kay Campbell Miller; and brother-in-law Zachary Shenesky.
All who knew and loved Dr. David are invited to join his family for a memorial service Saturday, July 19, 2025 beginning at 2pm at Crosspoint Church, South Crestview, 2250 PJ Adams Pkwy, with Pastor Mathew Hargett officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Crosspoint Church South, Crestview. Then following the memorial service a reception at the church, light refreshments will be served.
Flowers are accepted or if you wish to make a memorial donation to Emerald Coast Life Center, Inc., 4199 Cooper Lane,
Holt, Fl 32564.
Dr. David’s remains will be cremated in accordance with his wishes. Arrangements are entrusted to Brackney Funeral Service in Crestview.
With Gratitude,
The Campbell Family
Born March 25, 1950 in Troy, Alabama to Earl Maxwell Campbell and Doris June Enzor Campbell, David Maxwell Campbell was a lifelong resident of Crestview. Early on, Dave became well known and loved by his community, abounding in memories of days gone by with numerous cousins and friends. David was part of Crestview High School Bulldogs Basketball and Football teams, sat first chair trombone in the Big Red Machine, member of the Beta Club, and the tallest boy in and Valedictorian of his 1968 graduating class.
Dr. David studied zoology at the University of Florida, maintained a 4.0 GPA for three years, and held membership in America’s most prestigious academic honor society, Phi Beta Kappa. He never received a bachelor’s degree, and instead received a rare invitation as a Junior from the UF College of Medicine to enroll in medical school a year early.
On a blind date in Gainesville, David met the love of his life: a Tri-Delta sweetheart and Army brat from Orlando; Sherry Lynn Shenesky. Dr. David graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1975, and relocated with Sherry to Mobile for internship and residency with the University of South Alabama. On September 10, 1977, David and Sherry were married at Park Lake Presbyterian Church in Orlando.
In 1979, Dr. Campbell was officially board certified. It went without saying that Dr. Dave would return home to bring medical care to his community. Dr. David partnered with Dr. George Barrow, Dr. Lee Thigpen, David’s brother Dr. Wayne Campbell, and Dr. John Johnson to found the first Crestview Medical Clinic on N Ferdon Blvd, establishing a continuous chain of medical care in Crestview.
For more than four decades, Dr. Dave touched the lives of countless individuals who put their trust in his care, and in return Dr. David gained invaluable friendships in his patients. Whether a hand-crocheted throw blanket, family-treasure dessert at Thanksgiving, or fresh peas from the pea patch, the love shown to David can’t be measured.
Dr. Campbell enjoyed traveling with his wife and family to the Smoky Mountains; Washington, D.C.; Breckinridge, Colorado; New York City; Ontario, Canada; and, perhaps the local favorite spot, the Shack. Nobody ever went for a day at the shack and left not feeling like part of the Campbell family. Especially fondly remembered by Dave was the annual “Shack Party,” hosted at the Shack every summer by Dr. David, Dr. Wayne, Dr. Thigpen, and Dr. Johnson for their beloved colleagues, nurses, and staff.
Dr. David Campbell retired on April 1, 2021 after 41 years practicing internal medicine, yet, afterwards, not a day went by that he wasn’t called on for advice or remedy. A special and sincere thank-you to David’s lifelong childhood friends who spent time by his side during recent illness: Jerry de Graaf, Dennis Tucker, Jim Reese, and Dale Riley.
Dr. David Maxwell Campbell, M.D. is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sherry Campbell; children: Rachel (Ryan Korte), Ryan (Rebecca Colvin), and Rawlins (Kristin Garrett); grandchildren: Davis, Tristen, Joshua, Addisen, Kyndal, Ellie, Easton, Tucker, Kellen, Berkeley, Harper, Charli Kaye, and Davey Lynn; brothers Wayne Enzor Campbell and Gregory Cortez “Corky” Campbell (Debbie Davis); and brothers-in-law Warren Frank Shenesky (Loi Monroe) and Tom Miller.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Earl and June Campbell; mother-in-law, Deloris Shenesky; fathers-in-law, Warren Shenesky and Denis Fauteux; sister, Kay Campbell Miller; and brother-in-law Zachary Shenesky.
All who knew and loved Dr. David are invited to join his family for a memorial service Saturday, July 19, 2025 beginning at 2pm at Crosspoint Church, South Crestview, 2250 PJ Adams Pkwy, with Pastor Mathew Hargett officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Crosspoint Church South, Crestview. Then following the memorial service a reception at the church, light refreshments will be served.
Flowers are accepted or if you wish to make a memorial donation to Emerald Coast Life Center, Inc., 4199 Cooper Lane,
Holt, Fl 32564.
Dr. David’s remains will be cremated in accordance with his wishes. Arrangements are entrusted to Brackney Funeral Service in Crestview.
With Gratitude,
The Campbell Family