Ranger Exes Memorial - RHS Class of 1969

Steven Campbell STEVEN ALAN CAMPBELL, 73, of Roswell, GA passed away on May 30, 2024, surrounded by family. Steve was born in Beaumont, TX on May 22, 1951 and spent his youth in his beloved town of Ranger, TX. He attended Ranger High School in the Class of 1969 at Ranger, TX and achieved Eagle Scout in 1967 for Troop 88. In 1967, he left Ranger to attend high school at Subiaco Academy in Subiaco, AR & graduated in 1969. Steve joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 & served through 1975 when he was honorably discharged. He met his wife, Sue while in the Navy. Following his service, he attended the University of Guam where he graduated with a Bachelor of BA in 1976. In 1977, Steve began his career in life insurance for Sun Financial Group in Seattle and became a sales manager in 1979. In 1985, Steve joined The Equitable in their Southern Operations Regional Office. He worked for AXA/Equitable until his retirement in 2018. He had CFP®, CHFC and CLU designations. After retiring from full time work, he became a consultant for AXA/Equitable until his death. He truly enjoyed the work he did and would help anyone who needed it. Steve was a keen hunter. From an early age, he developed a passion for hunting, whether it was for local game or chasing big game in exotic lands. He was passionate about SCUBA diving and, as a master diver, explored many stunning locations around the globe. His hunting and diving adventures took him to destinations such as southern Africa, Cuba, Bonaire and the Cayman Islands. He loved to display taxidermy & pictures from those outings. Steve also had a love of music as he was one of the many who attended Woodstock in 1969. In July 2020, Steve gained the title of Grandpa. His grandson was the source of great pride and happiness. Simply talking about him would make Steve's face light up with a smile and fill him with delight; he was truly the sparkle in his eye. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe & Helen. Steve is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sue Campbell, daughter Joan Shepp (Dave), grandson Tristan Shepp, and son Joseph Campbell (Mariann).