Joe was born in Grand Junction, Colorado to Joseph and Rose Campas. He passed away from Leukemia in his childhood home of Bakersfield from the time he was 8 years old. He graduated from EBHS in 1978. A year later he enlisted in the Air Force becoming an Aircraft Environmental Systems Mechanic for the following 5 years. He leaves behind his wife, Tracee; brothers, Jesse, Julio, Paul and their families; also a daughter, Kaitlin and a son, Joshua.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) at 10:00 a.m. A Graveside Service will follow at Bakersfield National Cemetery (30338 E. Bear Mountain Blvd.) For additional information please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200.