Joseph W. Camden, Jr. Gallipolis, Ohio Obituary

Joseph W. Camden, Jr.

Joseph W. “Dude” Camden, Jr., 88, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center in Jackson, Ohio. Born on December 24, 1932 in Gallia County, Ohio, Joe was the son of the late Joe and Margaret Angel Camden, Sr. Joe married Betty Dray Camden, who preceded him in death in 2004. He was a truck driver for Penny Fare and a member of Huntington Local 505 Teamsters, also working construction. When he was younger, Joe attended Prospect Baptist Church. He graduated from Rio Grande High School. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, racing go carts, crafting leather, and making furniture. Joe is survived by his daughter, Pam (Danny) Sheets of Gallipolis, Josie Camden of Gallipolis, and Ginger (Dennis) Dodrill, Sr. of Vinton, Ohio; grandchildren, Cory (Terri) Camden, Cody Camden, and Dennis (Nichole) Dodrill, Jr.; great grandchildren, Maddox, Beckett, Brynna, and Harley; sisters, Clara Ellen Denney of Bidwell, Opal Caldwell of Bidwell, and Ruth Phillips of Gallipolis; brother, John Camden of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Joe was preceded in death by his son, Harold Dray Camden; granddaughter, Kelli Dodrill; great grandchildren, Levi Dodrill and Dillon Dodrill; and brothers, Jack Camden, Charles Camden, and Paul Camden. The funeral service for Joe will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. Friends may call prior to the service Saturday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. There will be a military flag presentation at the cemetery. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
December 24, 1932 - June 29, 202112/24/193206/29/2021
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Vicky Biland
June 30, 2021
Josie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Vicky Biland