NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Donald “Donnie” Colin Campbell, 64, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Concord on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

He leaves behind his son and daughter-in-law, Colin and Kelly Campbell; his heart and best friend, Mary Flower; mother, Mary Ann Currier; siblings, Sharon Cain and husband Mike, Jim Campbell and partner Cindi Carrigan, and Cindy Ackley and husband Ted; many nieces and nephews; and a community of friends, bandmates and fellow musicians. He was also a loving grandfather to Mary’s grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Bruce Campbell.

Donnie was born on Oct. 13, 1958, in Oakland, California. He attended Miramonte High School.

Among other exciting ventures, he spent time as a professional videographer for horse racing, and worked in the heavy equipment industry for much of his early life.

He also worked in automotive and spent many hours under the hoods of cars for both his career and to help his friends and family. He was an avid car guy and proud owner of Haze ‘Em, a 1969 Chevy Camaro.

Besides being a devoted gear head, Donnie was an incredible musician. He sang, played guitar, and was a fierce harmonica player for his beloved band, The Culprits. If you were in the same room as Donnie and a guitar, you were almost always lucky enough to be serenaded.

While Donnie lived his entire life in the Bay Area, he also spent much of his time in Cobb Mountain, California, where he formed life-long friendships and touched many lives with his compassion and warmth. Donnie’s light glowed brightly, and he was always quick to help others. He will be sorely missed by so many.

A memorial service will be held for family and friends in mid- to late-April, with the Bay Area venue to be announced in the coming weeks.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, people donate to the Cobb Mountain Lions Club (P.O. Box 701, Cobb, CA, 95426).

In the meantime, friends may stop by Mary’s porch to share music and memories of Donnie, where he loved to play every evening.