James Davis “J. D.” Campbell, 91, of North Platte, passed away September 19, 2015 in North Platte. He was born September 30, 1923 to Jesse and Nora Belle (Hardwick) Campbell at Mullen. J.D. graduated from Mullen High School with the class of “41”. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. During that time he served overseas in the Pacific Theater of War and was stationed at Mid-Way Island and Camp LeJune in North Carolina. On October 30, 1946, he was united in marriage to Valera M. Jess in Grand Island. They lived in Grand Island until 1973, when they moved to North Platte. James was employed as a brakeman in 1950 to the Union Pacific Railroad and retired as a conductor in 1985. He is survived by his five sons, Larry (Clista) of Grand Island, Dennis (Susan) of Lodi, CA, Terry of North Platte, Roger (Cindy) of Kearney and Kevin (fiancé Annette) of North Platte; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valera; four brothers, Montabille, Francis, Elwyn and Burl; and four sisters, Jesse Belle, Ava, Joyce and Beverly. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his memory and can be mailed to the family in c/o Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street, North Platte, NE 69101. Services will be 1:30 Friday, September 25, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.