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He was born December 31, 1946, in Washington.
Mr. Camp was an entrepreneur, best-selling author, high school football coach, military pilot, airline captain and Vietnam veteran.
He was a 1964 graduate of Columbus North High School in Ohio, where he was a member of the championship baseball team. He pitched a no-hitter in the city championship was an all-city pitcher and starting offensive guard on the football team from 1962 through 1964.
Mr. Camp was an assistant football coach at Bexley High School in Ohio, where his team won a league championship in 1970. He received his bachelor of science degree in biology and education at Ohio State University in 1971. He helped with recruiting and was considered a coaching understudy for former Ohio State coaches Woody Hayes and Earl Bruce.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam from July 1967-68 and served with Ohio Air Guard from 1971-72. He completed pilot training in 1972 and was fighter qualified. He said "amazing, me a pilot going faster than the speed of sound and I was good at it." He was an airline pilot and captain from 1973-1999, Flying Tiger's Airline, call sign: "Heavy Tiger." He flew 747's, DC-8's, 727's and MD-11's across the world. He said "too many stories and most just too crazy to be true." He was an entrepreneur and founder of Camp Negotiation Institute and Negotiator-Pro Inc. He said "my life's true calling, very hard, but worth every minute of it."
Mr. Camp was a best-selling author of the book, "Start With No."
Deceased are his father, Lawrence R. Camp Sr., and mother Doris Barlow Camp.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia A. Camp; children USAF Lt. Col. (Col. Select) James R. Camp (Cynthia), W. Scott Camp (Meredith), Todd L. Camp (Erin), Brian J.W. Camp and Kristina A. Camp; grandchildren USMC Officer Candidate James T. Camp, Jordan V. Camp, Brittany K. Lawhon, Remy C. Camp, Lily B. Camp, Jack M. Camp, Cade W. Camp, Farrah M. Camp and Naomi D. Camp; and brothers Lawrence R. Camp Jr. (JoAnn) and Ronald R. Camp (Keith Burnfield).
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Southwick-Good & Fortkamp Funeral Home, 3100 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43202. Additional visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, Friday, November 21, in St. Brendan The Navigator Parish, 4475 Dublin Road, Hilliard, OH 43026, with Father Bob Penhallurick, as celebrant.
"Do what you love, love what you do, and work to make it all happen. I was a small kid with a big heart, and I did all I could to live it. I think I made it." Jim Camp, October 2014.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
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Colin Unsworth
November 12, 2020
Jim and I were in the same Air Force pilot training class in 1972, and then 20 years later flew together when I was a 727 copilot with FedEx. We had a great time working together; great memories shared!
Greg Furie
August 15, 2020
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing.
I've learned a lot from his book "Start with No." and am about to purchase his audiobook, "No" on Audible. Also, I see his brilliant book "Start with No" available on Audible. You can preorder it now on Audible.
Ready in peace, Jim. Thank you for your brilliant sales wisdom and life lessons.
With love,
Greg
Saki
April 8, 2015
I am deeply sad at the news of the loss of this dear friend. My sincerest condolences to Patti & the family. He spoke (highly) of you often. I will miss Jim dearly.I saw him about every 4 weeks for the last 6 years. He was one of my favorite clients, full of stories, opinions & political (Democratic) insights! 2014 was a tough year for me with the loss of my mom which he knew, so he chose not to share his illness with me. I plan to take that up with him when I see him again someday. Until then...
"Keep Moving Forward"
Airam del Cristo
December 12, 2014
I just found out today and am so shocked about this. Jim Camp, the most renowned negotiation coach of the world has passed away. My sincere condolences to the Camp family.
I really admired Jim. He was a great inspiration, a consummate business leader, pioneer in negotiation methodology and of course I am honored to have been reading, studying and learning about his negotiation system since the last three years.
Mr. Jim Camp, wherever you are, thank you for your teachings and keep moving forward.
Thomas Liantonio
December 11, 2014
This is sad news...Jim was a generous soul who always made me feel like his passion was to see me succeed. I will miss our talks about football, business and life.
RIP Big Guy
Darrell Rigley
November 26, 2014
Patty and Family - I am so sorry for your loss, I just found out today and am so shocked. We loved & admired Jim, he was a great man and I cherish all the good times we all shared. Our love and prayers to you and the family. Darrell Rigley
Wim Chase
November 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Camp family. He frequently spoke very proudly to me about each of you - Pat, his children, and his grandchildren. I am very sad to learn of his passing.
Wim
Bruce Pearce
November 24, 2014
So very sorry to hear of this, had I known before today I surely would have attended the funeral. Jim was a great man and great inspiration, a consummate business leader, pioneer in negotiation methodology, and of course the sum of a myriad of his other accomplishments and experiences in life. Always guiding and helpful with his interactions, often accompanied with one of his great stories and always extremely proud of his family. I will always treasure my personal interactions with him over the past year and the insights gained from our conversations. My deepest sympathy to the family in your loss.
November 24, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Camp family and his friends. I first met Jim when we became classmates in the Air Force Pilot Training Program in 1972. There was never a doubt that he would be a successful pilot. So it was a joy when I joined Flying Tigers in 1978 and ran into Jim again as a fellow Tiger. Flying with Jim was always a joy; that big smile on his face was always there. I will miss you, Jim.
November 22, 2014
So sorry for your loss - he was a warm, friendly, gentle man - many accomplishments - many good memories for his entire family. Keep those good memories close to comfort you.
Thinking of you all - Jane Belt
Ann Lamantia
November 22, 2014
Even though I only knew Jim for a short time during his treatments, I was always glad to see him and felt like I knew him a lot longer. What a kind, loving man. No matter how bad he felt, he always had that wonderful smile for you. I was honored to take care of him. The nurses will all miss him coming in. Hold on to your many loving memories. Keep them close to your heart for comfort. Know that you have a very special angel watching over all of you.
Sincerely,
Ann RN
Columbus Oncology
Brian Nestel
November 21, 2014
Sorry to hear of Jim's passing, I was at Flying Tigers with Jim and treated everyone like he knew you all your life, our prayers are with you.
Jill Pizzino
November 20, 2014
Prayers for your comfort. with fond memories, the McLains and Pizzino Families
Dan DePauw
November 20, 2014
Ahhh...the good old Tiger days! Many thanks to Jim for showing me a Great Time on EVERY flight...and all the good times at the Red Rooster in Manila....Jim was a legend in himself. I think all that any of us Pilots want, is for other Pilots to say that "he was great to fly with", and Jim....YOU were great to fly with!
Randy Falde
November 20, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a good friend from early Tiger days. See you in another realm, Jim. ??
Chuck Chambers
November 20, 2014
I flew with Jim at Flying Tigers. Also know Patty as she and my wife flew together there, too. What a shame that Jim passed so young. He was an inspiration with his flying and with his significant business endeavors. I will miss him.
Eddie Ruhl
November 20, 2014
I first met Jim when I was a student pilot at OSU and he was a young flight instructor. I next ran into him about ten years later when I was a pilot at Flying Tigers and we crossed paths in the Chicago crew room one night. I recognized him immediately because he was that "larger than life" personality that you sometimes hear about. Over the coming decades we flew together some, trained together in the sim. a couple times and spent many nights in various bars around the world. Of all the things I could say about Jim the one I remember the most, and the one I think he would appreciate the most is, he was a good stick. Jim's flown West.
David Oldham
November 20, 2014
My sincere condolences to the entire Camp family. Will always fondly remember picking up our ROCK's Game Football Programs @ OSU Printing with Jim's help. Not to mention The VC for lunch before delivery. Good times ! Dave Oldham
Susan Gerwin
November 20, 2014
Jim was a favorite client of mine. He could always make me laugh. And, I always have appreciated his service to our country. He was a fine man who will be sincerely missed. Rest in Peace Jim.
Kristin Wallschlaeger
November 20, 2014
I was honored to have known Jim only a short time and in awe of all he accomplished. May you find peace and joy in your memories.
Kristin Wallschlaeger
November 20, 2014
Honored to have known Jim a short time and in awe of his impact on the world. May you find peace and joy in your memories.
November 20, 2014
Jim was my friend...I will always remember him...
Stan McCloy...
David Norris
November 19, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. I am honored to have been a student of his.
Tony Myers
November 19, 2014
So sad to hear - Jim was a great guy and I was honored to call him a friend.
November 19, 2014
It has been my great honor to know Jim and his family for the last few years ( too few).I will miss our time together very much. Marc Haberman
Mike Rossiaky
November 19, 2014
I just received word of Jim's passing. The Rossiaky family want to send our thoughts and prayers to Patty, his children and all the many friends that will miss Jim. He is a friend that will never be forgotten and I will remember all the good times we had together.
Cheryl Casdorph Crigger
November 19, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I graduated from North with Jim. I remember seeing him at our 50th class reunion in June, I'm glad he was able to make it. God be with you all in the times ahead.
Richard "Dick" Carey
November 19, 2014
My condolences to his family and friends. I am grateful we were able to be in touch this past year.
Glen Wiseman
November 19, 2014
Jim was always a fun guy to be around. He will be missed. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this most difficult time.
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