Funeral services were held on 04/05/2023 at Bethel Baptist Church, with a burial following at Greenwood Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Robert Theotis Camper was called home to be with the Lord at the age of ninety-four on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence in San Diego, California following a long courageous battle with dementia.
Robert was born on May 30, 1928, in Pinola, Mississippi. He was the second oldest of five boys to the late Embra and Lillian Camper.
Robert served two years in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean war where he received the UN Service Medal and the Korean Service Medal (W/3 Bronze Service Stars).
In 1957 Robert moved to San Diego, California. He met the love of his life; Fannie F. Camper and they were united in Holy Matrimony in 1965. Together they raised two beautiful children, Harry and Denise.
Robert was employed by Solar Turbines for 27 years where he retired in 1991. In 1993, Robert and Fannie joined Bethel Baptist Church.
Robert enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending quality time with family and friends. He was a very loving, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded to death by both of his parents, wife, and his brothers. Robert is survived by his son, Harry Williams (Elaine) of Chula Vista, CA; his daughter, Denise Camper-Williams (John) of Portsmouth VA; grandchildren, Bryana, Johniece and Jamal; and a host of relatives and dear friends who will mourn his passing, yet celebrate his life.
