Brown County resident Jerry Dean Campbell, star of the A&E reality television program American Hoggers from 2011-13, passed away early Monday, July 26 at the age of 74.
American Hoggers aired for four seasons as 41 episodes were produced from 2011-2013.
The program chronicled the Campbell family, who at the time had hunted hogs for more than 40 years, in their attempts to control the population growth of feral hogs. Campbell, who worked for the Department of Interior as a federal hunter, was attempting to transition his children, Robert and Krystal, into taking over his role as company head as the show’s premise.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 at Heritage Funeral Home Davis-Morris Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29 at Heritage Funeral Home Davis-Morris Chapel with burial to follow at Jenkins Springs Cemetery.