Blade McKinley Campbell, age 23, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 24, 2019. He was the son of Shannon Michelle Pennell Wike and Jason Wayne Campbell. Blade worked at the Taylorsville Walmart as a stocker and was agnostic. His hobbies included photography, riding motorcycles, hiking and he loved working on cars and going to the beach. He loved music and was all about that bass! Blade was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry Wayne Campbell.
Along with his parents, those left to cherish his memories include his stepfather Alan Wike of Johnson City, Tennessee, sister Adara Campbell of Johnson City, Tennessee, stepsister Rilea Wike of Blowing Rock, stepbrother Dalton Wike of Taylorsville, three brothers, Shane Frank & Logan Campbell of Statesville and Brody Campbell of Salisbury, maternal grandparents Frankie and Debra Pennell of Taylorsville, paternal grandmother Kathy Campbell of Taylorsville, great grandmother Mable Petrea of Taylorsville, aunt Amanda Woodcock of Pasco, Washington, uncles Kelly Pennell and Justin Campbell of Taylorsville, niece Meika Rendon of Johnson City, Tennessee along with a number of cousins.
The family will receive friends on Saturday March 30, 2019 from 6 – 9 pm at Alexander Funeral Service. There are no formal funeral services planned. Inurnment will be with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Wounded Warriors of North Carolina at 1990 Fordham Dr Suite 100 Fayetteville, NC 28304