Joe-Camp-Obituary

Joe Camp

Apr 20, 1939 – Mar 15, 2024 (Age 84)

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BORN
April 20, 1939
DIED
March 15, 2024
AGE
84

Obituary

Joe Camp was the creator, screenwriter, and director behind the beloved "Benji" movie franchise.

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To Kathleen, Brandon, and all the Joe's famility. We had the honor of getting to know Joe and his beautiful wife, attending their wedding, as well as their premier of Benji Off the Leash in his home town in Mississippi. Of all Joe offerred those around him, no one could know him without stories and life lessions lingering. Proud to have know you Joe. Even after all these years, we feel the lose. The world was a better place because of you and now, heaven is.

Joe thank you for your wonderful stories, for teaching me to be a stronger Christian and making my life just a little bit brighter. I'm very sure that Higgins was there meet you at the gate. Enjoy Heaven and thank you again for everything.

Angels gently took you to the Heavens into the arms of Jesus and in the midst of all eternal beauty, peace, blessings, grace, and eternal love along with all those who are already in God´s kingdom. Your gift of stories of Benji and the horses will inspire for generations. God bless you and your loved ones.

Far too young, we will miss you Joe.

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Joe Camp. There is no doubt that he will be missed by all who knew him personally and professionally. Please remember, God is close to the broken hearted. And there is never a tear that he doesn't see. May you also find comfort knowing that God is aware of your pain, and may he give you the strength needed as you continue on this journey of life. Respectfully,

A huge shock and a huge loss. I only "knew" Joe through online communication. Started with a letter my then 6-yr old Grandson, Hunter, wrote to Benji to tell him not to be afraid of having eye surgery because he had just had eye surgery himself. Joe sent a "Thank You" note with some Benji mementos and a 20+ year friendship began. We had a running joke about Kathleen turning him on to Kindle books. Joe always signed my books, "Thanks so much! GOD Bless, Joe Camp. I would tease him that I...

Joe, You made your movies about Benji laugh cry, and inspire us all. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. May you now be with Jesus. Rest in peace, Mr Camp.