Andrew J. “Doodle” Campbell (1935 – 2022)

Andrew J. “Doodle” Campbell, 87, of Front Royal, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the Blue Ridge Hospice Inpatient Care Center in Winchester, Virginia.

Andrew J. “Doodle” Campbell

Per Doodle’s request, a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m. at Prospect Hill Cemetery, with Sammy Campbell officiating.

Doodle was born February 2, 1935, in Browntown, Virginia, the son of the late Henry S. “Snoots” Campbell and Mazie Willingham Campbell.

Doodle was married to the love of his life, Ruth E. Campbell, for 57 years. He was a US Army veteran and, for 37 years, owned and operated Campbell’s Citgo in Front Royal. His greatest love was family, and he certainly became family to his many loyal patrons over the years. His ever-present smile and helpful demeanor were his calling card, and he will be sorely missed.

Along with his siblings, he was integral in sustaining the family farm on Buck Mountain for decades. He will be long remembered for his kindness, infectious laugh, cake baking, and love of desserts.

Surviving, along with his wife, is his siblings, Donald R. “Billy” Campbell and wife Johana of Front Royal, Ernest B. “Buster” Campbell and wife Judy of Front Royal, Lois C. “Mettie” Baker of Browntown, and Retha C. Smith and husband Jimmy of Front Royal, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Lawrence S. Campbell, Edith C. Welsh, and Charles B. “Charlie” Campbell; siblings-in-law Cordelia “Dee” Campbell, Jerry “Pete” Welsh, and Orviel Baker; and two nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601, or to a charity of your choice.