Dean Campbell

Richard “Dean” Campbell, of Bakersville, North Carolina, was born on September 11, 1961, in Iredell County to the late Richard Calvin Campbell and Brenda Campbell Keller. Dean passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean graduated from West Iredell High School in 1979 and he later earned an Associate’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Mitchell Community College. He also studied at UNCC. Dean worked for many years as an electronic engineer with McManus Microwave in Bakersville, North Carolina.

Dean had a deep love for the outdoors, enjoying rafting, hunting, and fishing. He was a professional raft guide and spent much of his time on the Toe River, New River, French Broad River, and the Gauley River. Dean went to Costa Rico on a rafting trip and he and his son and a large group of friends spent a month in the Grand Canyon. Dean made many friends in life. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to classic rock and roll music.

Dean was blessed with one son, whom he cherished dearly, Zachary Dean Campbell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Calvin Campbell; his paternal grandparents Joseph Dorrsett Campbell and Jettie Wooten Campbell; as well as his maternal grandparents, Harold and Delores Robbins.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving son, Zachary Dean Campbell of Charlotte; his mother, Brenda Robbins Campbell Keller; one sister, Danette Campbell Bolin (Scott); two brothers, Dale Lee Campbell and David Harold Campbell (Melissa); one niece; three nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church, 504 Whites Mill Rd, Statesville, N.C. 28677. Receiving of friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Richard “Dean” Campbell.