Earl Matthew Campbell, Sr. was born to Edna Boles and Thomas Campbell on September 26, 1948, in Savannah, Georgia.  He was the last survivor of six siblings.   He was known to his friends as "Mackie" and to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren as "Pops."

Early in his adult life, he developed a unique talent and gift for the trade of carpentry.  His gift and talents in carpentry springboarded an interest and development in home design and construction.

As result, he became certified and cultivated an expertise in various trades related to home design and construction to include carpentry, electrician, plumbing, flooring, and roofing just to name a few.  His home design, construction talents, and expertise led him to create a sole proprietor construction business.

He was frequently contracted and sought after to work on many residential and commercial construction,renovation, and design projects throughout the Savannah, Georgia and Coastal Empire Region.

One of his signature home design and construction features was the bay window.  Until this day, many ofthe homes and residences in the Savannah area are adorned with bay windows that he designed and or constructed.   Many individuals have expressed that his bay windows would be part of his legacy.

He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia where he served as a deacon. He also assisted in Bible school and other auxiliaries for the church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his siblings:  Lillie Ruth Campbell, Gertrude Pleasant, Tommy LeeCampbell, Ella Mae Johnson, Ernestine Kennedy, Willie Lee Campbell, and one of his children Earl Antonio Jackson.  He is survived by his  children, Jaqueline Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Earl Matthew Campbell, Jr., Seantay Buckner, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Memorial Homegoing Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1008 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, 31415.