Joseph was born June 28, 1928 to proud parents Walter Campbell and Mary Adams in Bass, MS. He departed this life on December 25, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was blessed to have enjoyed the love and support of a loving family. Joseph accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He was a faithful member and Deacon of the Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church of the leadership of Rev. L.V. Thomas and later under the present pastor, James Miller. Joseph worked for Circle H Farms for fifty years until his health failed.