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John C. "Jack" Campbell Jr.

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John Campbell Obituary

Campbell, Jr. John C. "Jack" Campbell Jr., 92, passed away peacefully in his home, on Monday, May 16, 2016, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 26, 1923. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Lenna Mae (Haudenschield) Campbell, parents John C. Campbell, Sr. and Marie (Daughters) Campbell, and step-brother Robert Hutchinson. A life-long resident of Columbus, Jack graduated from Central HS, Class of '41, where he played football and remained active in alumni activities. A WWII US Navy veteran, who proudly served our country as a signalman, was stationed in Europe and was part of the D-Day activities at Utah Beach. He worked in the auto parts industry and retired in 1989 as Executive Director for OAWA (Ohio Automotive Wholesalers Association). A long-time member of the Westerville Community United Church of Christ, 50+ year member of York Masonic Lodge 563, York Chapter 155, and York Council 115, Columbus Commandry 69. Member Aladdin Shrine, 32nd degree Mason Scottish Rite of Columbus and Knights Templar, American Legion 82 and Amvets 89. Trustee for Elks Lodge 2700. Former vice president Columbus Jaycees and past president of The Alpha Athletic Club. Jack was a talented artist and poet, a golfer and Golfsmith, a bowler, softball player/coach and an avid OSU Buckeye football fan. For thirty years, he enjoyed working/maintaining the sideline coaches' phones on the field and in the OSU Press Box at home games. He had a quick wit, a great sense of humor, a ready smile and was filled with stories, jokes, one-liners and limericks. He had a skill to make everyone laugh and be at ease and was admired and liked by everyone who knew him. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Nicki Campbell and Lynn (Ron) Lusher; son, John (Lynne) Campbell; grandchildren, Tammy (John) Brown-Hewitt, Shelly (Todd) Hackbarth, Krista Campbell, and Heather (Jesse) Grimes; great-grandchildren, Alexis and Delaney Hackbarth, Trevor Brown, Stella Campbell and Opal Grimes; and countless close and very special friends. Visitation on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231. A Masonic Service, followed by an Elks Service, will be held at 7 p.m. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Westerville Community United Church of Christ, 770 County Line Road (corner of Spring Road), Westerville, OH 43082, with Pastor Jay Groat officiating. Military Honors will be observed and a reception will follow afterwards at the church. In lieu of flowers, if you choose, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 20 to May 22, 2016.
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Since I really only know you, Nicki, this is a hug & condolences for you.
Love, Mike Jackson.

Mike Jackson

May 25, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jer. 29: 11,12 will bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

May 25, 2016

Jack will be greatly missed by all he touched in his life. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of his family. Love, Carol and John Hewitt

May 22, 2016

John, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I talkedto him about a month agoand hesaid that he was fine, so it was a shock to find out he was gone so fast.He was a good good man who I liked very much. Will miss him a lot. Linda and I are in AZ until next Friday so I will be unable to be with you at the memorial. Your friend, Bob Howe

May 22, 2016

What a wonderful man and neighbor. I will really miss talking to him on my nightly walks. Always a comfort to see him in his garage. Lenna actually gave me her 3 wheel bike before she passed. My son was little and she knew how much I admired it. Wonderful wonderful people. I will miss Jack terribly. But I'm glad they are together finally.

Mary Grant

May 22, 2016

What a Accomplish man John was, Successful in many things in his life... Thank you for your service nd may you R.I.P... Prayers for all his Family, may God give you Peace nd the strength to get through this

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God Bless/RIP. A heartfelt Thank YOU for your service in WWII.The USA would NOT be as it is today. I treasure the freedoms for which YOU fought, Jack.... And Semper Fi.

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