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Lisa Mitchell
March 22, 2016
We love and miss you!
Lisa, Janai, Jamal, Jalen, Jai & Jurnee
We love and miss you very much!
Lisa and Kids
March 22, 2016
Henry L. Huntley
August 21, 2015
To the Camp Family, please accept condolences from my family. Please be assured that Mr. Camp is in a better place, and that he left such a wonderful legacy of discipline, educational and musical excellence...as well as love for his fellow human-beings. There was never a dull moment in his life...and, if he ever had a bad day or challenge, you never knew of it. He lived in the moment and believed the moment should be perfect!
I, like many others, looked upon Mr. Camp as a father figure. Starting with my days at Capitol Avenue Elementary (in Summerhill), where he taught me and many others the art of reading music and science of playing the saxophone - to transitioning to the newly established M.L. Kings, Jr. Middle School - through my days at Kentucky State University and beyond, Mr. Camp was always there as a mentor and friend. Thus, I can honestly say...he was one of the most important males and father-like figures in my life. Jarvis, you are a blessed man for having such a father [as James L. Camp] in your life. To Mrs. Camp, thank you for the many Saturdays (and some weekdays) of sharing your home during the many times Mr. Camp would bring a bunch of wide-eyed band-members and creative dance group students to your home before some-type of festival of recital. You always made sure we hungry kids from Summerhill and surrounding areas had something to eat. You were always so gracious. Thanks for sharing of yourself, and for sharing such a demanding...but wonderful soul [in your husband] with so many of us. I attribute a lot of wonderful successes in my life to Mr. Camp's teaching, his demands, and his caring ways. May GOD Bless you, and may HE continue leading you and Jarvis to a peaceful place, enabling you to lean upon Mr. Camp's wonderful memories to get you through your day.
Henry L. Huntley
Brigadier General
United States Army (Retired)
LaMarcus Stamps
March 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the camp family.
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James Staples
March 7, 2015
To the Camp family, With heart-filled sorrow, the Staples family would like to express our condolences on the passing of Mr. Camp. As a young band director in the metro Atlanta area, he was an inspiration to me and also assisted me as I prepared my bands for festival. His wit and humor made him a joy to be around. The master has added another great musician to the heavenly band. May GOD bless you and give you comfort during this time.
James Staples, former band director, McNair Jr. High School, Decatur, GA.
March 7, 2015
"The Huggins Family will surely miss Mr. Camp...he will be forever in our hearts"...Vivian, Brian's, Chris, & Kim Huggins
Lavonia Conner
March 7, 2015
To the Camp family,
With heart-filled sorrow, I was very hurt to find out Mr. Camp had passed. I've known Mr. Camp for many many years. Mr. Camp was the first band director that taught my youngest son how to play the trumpet at an early age. He was such a wonderful person. Very respectful, mannerable, happy and full of joy. We loved him as family. It was a great joy for him when his son Jarvis was born.
My husband and I was welcomed into their home when they first got it. They were so excited! The Camp's hospitality was outstanding. Mr. Camp was just like a son to me. Whenever he saw me he had hugs and outstretched arms with a big greeting smile.
My son and the rest of the family and I will treasure his legacy as a great band director and a loving, cheerful human being. He was my son's idol.
We are saddened but we also know that God doesn't make any mistakes. That's why we as a family thank God for Mr. James Camp for being apart of our lives.
Lavonia Conner & family
Larkin Porter, former student
Sharron Glover-Wilson
March 7, 2015
James Camp was the epitome of an educator. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at Martin Luther King, Jr Middle School. His mentorship of hundreds of students over the years was invaluable. He loved them as if they were his own and they knew it. He will be sorely missed.
Darlene Patterson-Owens
March 7, 2015
So sorry to hear of Mr. Camp's passing. My condolences go out to the family. God will give you strength to get through this difficult time.
March 7, 2015
Mrs.Camp & Jarvis, you have my deepest sympathy. May God bless and be with you during this very difficult time.
Clover Lacy Jr
March 7, 2015
Our Prayers and Condolences go out to the Camp Family and the CAU Band Family.....
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Kellye Cunningham
March 6, 2015
You are forever in my heart...
Ayani Good
March 6, 2015
Mr. Camp, you were my daughter Kim Crayton's first mentor. She loved you dearly. May the angels greet you in Paradise.
Martha Pinnix
March 6, 2015
In loving memory of my wonderful cousin CAMP, a great man, husband, father, educator and friend....He will be truly missed by us all! Rest in musical peace dear one!
Joel Elliott
March 6, 2015
One of the best and funniest band directors I ever met. I'm sure he will be putting people out of his band class in Heaven!
Eugene Harvey
March 6, 2015
Mr. Camp was A# (major) in the keys of LIFE, setting the standard for all his kids. I say kids because all the students he ever came in contact with he loved (HARD) and developed us as we were his own. THANK YOU SIR.
EUGENE HARVEY
King Middle School c/o 88
Bwia Sesley
March 6, 2015
My prayers and condolences to the family, Camp was a wonderful man. Loved by many because of his sweet sprit and lovin heart.
God Be With You!!!!!!
Kathy Y. Ayers-Stargell
March 6, 2015
It was a pleasure to heve met and known Mr. Camp. I was an advanced band student in his class from 6th - 8th grades at M L King, Jr. Middle School. I loved how every year the band, chorus and 8th grade students traveled to Florida. We had such a great time in the band. Mr. Camp served as more than just a great band teacher, he was also a great role-model and father figure. Not only did we have one of the largest bands, we also had the largest group of band parents. Our group of band parents was so large, they had to have their own bus when we traveled somewhere to perform. Just a testament of how we all believed in, loved and adored Mr. Camp! May God richly bless and keep you Mrs. Camp and Jarvis.
S. B.
March 6, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Camp...You will never be forgotten.
Kathy Curate
March 6, 2015
Rest in Peace Mr. Camp
Kathy & Douglas Curate
March 6, 2015
Mr. James Camp was a dear friend as well as band instructor to my oldest son, Douglas Curate, Sr., at King Middle School. Every time we saw each other it was joyous. He loved what he did and he was gifted. He made an impact not only upon my son, but many other sons and daughters that attended King Middle School. I used to wait for my son to come home with stories about Mr. Camp at band rehearsal. They were hilarious however, he reached children and gave them an appreciation for music. His legacy is the children he educated. May God bless his family and know that God knows your sorrow. God is a comforter and a healer. Be blessed and know you all are in our prayers.
J.J.
March 5, 2015
Sincere condolences.... Yet another outstanding man and educator gone to eternal life...RIP
Theodora Riley
March 5, 2015
Laura, I send you Love, Light and Peace. I will truly miss his Sunday hugs. Love, Light and Peace to you Mr. Camp.
Duluth Family
March 5, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Camp family in the loss of your love one recently. Our prayers are as yours,that God provide his help in your time of need. - Psalm 145:18,19
Ronnie Sharpe
March 5, 2015
Our love and prayers are extended to the entire Camp family. Lee and Emily Sharpe
Malcolm Davis
March 5, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Camp family. Mr. James L. Camp, Jr. will be missed by many. There are many of us that as children Mr. Camp not only taught us to be excellent musicians, but demanded excellence from us overall. He left a lasting impression on generations.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School family has lost a true legend, but he most certainly will never be forgotten.
The band in heaven will most definitely get Superior ratings from here on.
March 5, 2015
MR,Camp will be missed he was a great teacher
he was my band director at King Middle School in 89 -90 he loved us all he will be missed
Johnny Matthews
March 5, 2015
You have my deepest condolences for your loss. Mr. Camp was a musical and teaching icon. The best band director ever!! He taught me how to play an instrument at King and promoted me to advanced band before I left. That skill he gave me earned me a college scholarship. I will never forget Mr. Camp, he will truly be missed by all.
K. T
March 5, 2015
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Mr. Camp was the Greatest Band teacher ever. Although I was in the chorus at King, I still had the pleasure of knowing him. Mr. Camp was a small man with a big heart they didn't take no mess. It showed each & every time the band performed. Rest in paradise..
dorothy meriweather
March 5, 2015
R.I.P Mr.Camp wanna take time to send my respect you was a amazing band teacher didn't play no games either you get it right or get out I'm glad you was hard on us and for that I wanna thank you... .......Tha lord needed another angel to set the angel band straight....
Felicia Turner
March 5, 2015
Mr. Camp will be missed we loved him like a father he was our band teacher at king middle school he treated us like his children From Felicia, Alan, Elizabeth Turner we love you Mr. Camp R. I. P
MJ
March 5, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Michael
March 5, 2015
I would like to express my condolences to the family in this difficult time. May you find comfort at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
Angel Jackson
March 5, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Camp family. Mr.Camp was the baddest middle school band director in metro Atlanta!! I attended King Middle School in the early 90's. He took directing and teaching music serious if you didn't do the same he made sure to put you out of his class.
lisa Mitchell
March 4, 2015
Mrs. Camp & Jarvis
Things will never be the same. Life will be different & at times difficult. It may not be today...but one we'll think of Mr. Camp & smile...might even laugh at loud thinking about a story he once told. I'm so very grateful for the times I got to spend with him. My children are blessed to have known such an amazing man as "God Daddy... Mr. Camp" He is already missed & will always be loved. May you find comfort & more strength as every day comes & goes.
My arms are around you...With my Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa, Janai, Jamal, Jalen, Jai & Jurnee
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