Shawn Michael Campbell

Shawn Campbell passed away on January 26, 2026, leaving behind a family and circle of friends who loved him deeply and will miss him always.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carrie Campbell; his cherished son, Evan Campbell; his mother, Vicki Taylor; and his stepfather and Evan’s “Pappy”, Roger Taylor. He is also survived by his grandparents, Willard “Willie” and Sharon Pacetti; aunts, Janice Anderson, Carol Pacetti, and Elaine France; in-laws, Joyce Gayle Caldwell and Archer Caldwell III; brother-in-law, Chris Caldwell; sister-in-law, Angela Caldwell; niece Kelsie Caldwell; and several beloved cousins.

Shawn was an exceptional husband and father whose devotion to his family was evident in everything he did. A master cook at family gatherings, he had a particular appreciation for a good smoked anything and found joy in sharing his love of food with family and friends. He was famously great at trivia—his family firmly believes he should have been on Jeopardy!—though he never sought the spotlight.

Shawn loved relaxing at home, collecting books (perhaps more than he had time to read), and tackling any home repair with determination and ingenuity. A home-spun handyman, he was always willing to try to fix anything himself.

He dedicated 27 years of his life to a company that he built not only a career but lifelong friendships that he valued deeply. Those friends, along with his family, will feel his absence profoundly.

Shawn will be sorely missed and forever remembered for his love, loyalty, humor, and the quiet strength he brought into the lives of all who knew him.

The family will have a Celebration of Life Visitation on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to be made to the Virginia Institute of Autism, 491 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. (https://viacenters.org/support/)