David Lee Campfield
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Born: November 11, 1938
Died: August 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of David Lee Campfield announce his peaceful passing on August 27, 2024, at Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 85 years old.
Visitation will be a 10AM to 11AM, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Odessa, with reflection and prayer beginning at 11AM.
Dave married his soulmate Sharon on September 1, 1984, and they shared life together for just shy of 40 years. They met at A. B. May in 1982 where Dave served as Executive Vice President until 1991 when together they owned and operated Climatic Heating and Cooling in Independence, Mo. for almost 10 years. He retired in October 2000 so he could build his paradise, “The Ranch”.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon; daughter and son-in law, Vickie and Tim Reeves. Son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Sam and Melanie Huckabee, daughter and husband Diana and Lee Stauffer. Eleven grandchildren, Tiffany, Amanda, Jessie (Winston), Dani (Eric), Samuel (Mady), Emma Jo, Elijah, Alaina, Angelina, and Braden. Eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Survived also by his brother-in-law, Jerry Taylor, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, JC and Marcy Denny and sister-in-law, Frani Medina. He is predeceased by his grandson, Evan Stauffer.
Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman with trophies on display at ‘The Ranch”. He was a true gentleman, a kindhearted loving husband and father who cared for his family and the world. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and neighbors.
Memorial Contributions may be made to either First Baptist Church of Odessa, 100 Hwy. OO, Odessa, Mo. 64076 or Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, Mo. 64145, kchospice.org – please add a message to your donation.
Dave was a legend, a man of revere. Anyone would be lucky to call him, friend, uncle, grandpa, or dad. He was always interesting to listen to, and he was interested in what you had to say. The type of guy you loved to pull a chair up next to. I loved hearing his stories of going out west to hunt, or really any story he told. I, and most who met him, held him in such high regard. I think of him every time I have a tomato with my breakfast, as he put it “In the morning with breakfast is my favorite time to have a home grown tomato”. I always thought it was so cool how he drank his bourbon neat, with a cover over the glass. I was heard one of his friends say a phrase about Dave that I think holds true to how everyone thought of him; “If Dave says a mouse can pull a house, I say hook ‘em up!!” He will be truly missed.
David was a true gentleman. We enjoyed seeing him and Sharon on Sunday mornings. We will miss him.
Paul and Kay Robbins.
Sharon, We are so sorry.
You and Dave had something special.
Prayers,
Bob and Theresa Schmitt
Sharon, I was so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. I didn’t know him well, but he seemed like a kind and gentle soul. I know memories of happy times will help you through a difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏💜