John graduated from Stebbins High School in 1960 and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1965. During his service, he circumnavigated the globe and visited Antarctica, experiences that provided him with a lifetime of stories and memories.
Throughout his working life, John wore many hats. He worked at Elder-Beerman’s in Major Appliances, sold CNC machines, owned North Coast Machine Tools, and eventually operated his own trucking company. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling between Sebring, Florida, and Grand Lake St. Marys, Ohio.
John was married three times: to Darla A. (Koeller) Campbell, Betty (Rector) Campbell, and ex-wife Rita (Cruise) Campbell. He was preceded in death by his first two wives.
John had four children with Darla: Shannon M. Campbell, Sean S. Campbell, who passed away in 2013, Shane W. Campbell, and Scott D. Campbell.
John was an avid golfer who shared his love of the game with his children and grandchildren, passing that passion down through the generations. His family was an important part of his life, and his legacy continues through his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His grandchildren include Connor B. Campbell and Angela B. Hamilton, children of Shannon; Hailey Harris and Maycee Mosely, children of Shane and Kim Mosely; and Liberty Campbell, Alyssa Campbell, Victoria Campbell, and Makiyah Jackson, children of Scott.
His great-grandchildren include Kinsley, Paislee, Estella, Kamden, and Daymoni.
John will be remembered for the life he lived, the places he traveled, the work he built, and the love he gave to his family.
Rest in peace, Dad. You gave us all the love you could hold in your heart.
You will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those whose lives you touched.
