Raymond Joseph Campbell, 74, of Butte, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2024. He was born on January 20, 1950, in Butte Montana to, George Campbell and Amada Ramirez.
Ray eventually met Lori Ball, and they were married on August 25, 1984, in Butte Montana and they spent many years together until Lori passed away in 2017.
While growing up in Butte, Ray enjoyed working with his hands so much that he rebuilt his 1967 Chevy Truck. Ray would spend many weekends throughout the summers attending craft and car shows, but his greatest talent of all was being a homemaker.
Ray was always a bright light in the darkness of the world, and his personality was bigger than life. Any day of the week you could find Ray in his garage working on his truck, making sure it was in tip top shape. Ray also had a hobby of collecting hot wheel cars, he enjoyed going to the store multiple times a day looking for the elusive treasure hunt. Ray enjoyed harassing his friends and telling jokes and he had many accomplishments, but his biggest accomplishment was being a father.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, George Campbell and Amada Ramirez; his stepfather, Pedro Nieves; his wife, Lori Campbell; and his son, Ray Harding.
He is survived by his children, Jeanna (Billy) Maart of Florence, Trini Campbell of Missoula, Travis (April) Campbell of Missoula, Andrea Boyd (Justin Perusich) of Butte, Ryan (Ann) Campbell of Butte. Ray is also survived by his siblings, Freddy Nieves of Denver Colorado, Tomasita Nieves of Minneapolis Minnesota, Maria Nieves (Heath Barkell) of Butte, Elisa (Nathan) Mattioli of Billings, Pete Nieves (Stacey Edwards) of Butte, and Ben Sandoval of Butte. He will also be missed by his best friend and partner in crime, Bryan White, of Anaconda, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Ray at 12:00 P.M. Sunday, June 9th, 2024, at the Front Street Station, 800 E Front Street in Butte, MT 59701.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Raymond.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Raymond and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
12:00 P.M.
Sunday June 9, 2024
Front Street Station
800 E Front Street
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
12:00 P.M.
Sunday June 9, 2024
Front Street Station
800 E Front Street
Butte, Montana 59701
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Debbie Ruiz says
Rest in peace cousin Raymond. Had many pleasant visits with you when you traveled to Colorado and when we traveled to Butte. You always had a smile on your face and were so welcoming. Fly high with all our other angels up in heaven. We will miss you.
Mary Jo Giacomino says
I have known known Raymond since 1st grade and he was always a kind person. Never a bad word to say about anyone
Stacey Edwards says
Brother and uncle Ray we will miss all of your phone calls through out the day and all your jokes and being goofy. We always enjoyed you stopping at the camp sight and having dinner you always had a time you had to eat and you enjoyed good cooking filling that tummy. Most of just being around family and enjoying yourself. We had lots of good talks and enjoyed sending you nightlys . Your memories will always be with us . We love you lots till we meet again. Love ‘an and Hugs. Pete Stacey boys
Brenda kotka says
Rest in peace Ray! I’ve enjoyed getting to know you and visiting during our dialysis treatments! I know how hard dialysis was for you and I’m certain you are at peace
Sheila says
We are so sorry about Ray. He was one of my brother, Loren’s friends .We enjoyed many pig roasts together. It is such a coincidence that they passed away 2 days apart. We all grew up together on the east side and attended Eastside reunions. He will be missed. Prayers and hugs to all his family. Robert and Sheila DeWitt
Janie Brothers says
I’m very sorry for your loss! I knew Ray from way back in the day and we still talk when we seen each other . He was good guy, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Pam Dibble says
Rest in peace Ray. My condolences go out to the family.
Susan Tuszynski Held says
Raymond is my cousin and we had lots of time as young adults. My mom Lorraine Campbell Tuszysnki was the older sister of “Uncle Sonny” George Campbell.
I was always very fond of Raymond and send condolences to his children and grandchildren.
Butte Fresenius Dialysis says
Rest in Peace, Ray. We all miss you and your bright smiles here at the dialysis clinic.
Keri Brashears says
Rest in peace Ray,Sure do miss your phone calls.
Hope you’re at peace now and with Lori, your son and mom.
Love always the Brashears Family
Bob Pidgeon says
I always ran into Ray at Wal-Mart he was always looking for those illusive hot wheels. He always had a smile on his face, and a good joke. I was shocked when I heard that he passed away. I didn’t know he had kidney problems though. I did know he looked kind of rough the last few times I seen him. I did ask him how he was doing, he said that this old age was not for the weak hearted. I considered him a good friend. Rest in peace my good friend.