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for John Campbell
Jim Marks
April 5, 2023
I miss my friend
Meredith Rowe
April 15, 2016
I was lucky enough to have Coach Campbell as my gym teacher at Ridgeview and my Volleyball coach at Centennial. He was a great teacher and coach. He will be missed.
bonnie ashbrook
April 15, 2016
Jerry and I have always had so much respect for John. As a coach, teacher, and wonderful person. I personally will always remember taking Drivers Ed from him. Such a great memory for me at Mt. Gilead High School. He was the best. Was so great seeing him at my class reunion last year. Sending prayers to all the family. You were blessed to have John in your life - as we all were. Bonnie & Jerry
Brian Dolbier
April 14, 2016
Kyle/ Lisa, My thoughts and prayers are w you. Kyle , I remember all of those games w you and your dad- when he coached baseball at Whetstone or officiated many HS Basketball games. He always made us laugh and bought us many concessions at those events.
Volleyball Stars reunion. August, 2015.
Mike Riffee
April 14, 2016
Rest in peace John Campbell. You were my big brother, second father, mentor and great friend. My children Megan and Pat, knew you as Papa John. You always had a smile, a hug and stick of gum or piece of candy for them.
You taught this young, sometimes over-zealous coach how treat his players with respect, dignity, compassion and how to love every one of them like they were our own children. We were a great Stars volleyball coaching team for 10 years at Centennial High School.
I could not have been more blessed to have John guide me through my early years as a teacher and coach. What you taught me lives on in every interaction I have ever had with my players. You have touched so many lives and are now resting with all of the Stars in eternal peace. I love you and will miss you!
Carol Hershey
April 14, 2016
John was an inspiring force for the Champions Tennis Club. His wonderful sense of humor and organizing ability will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Debby (Dozer) Smith
April 13, 2016
Mr. Campbell was my teacher at Whetstone, my brothers baseball coach at Whetstone, the guy who saved seats for us at the basketball tournaments, ref for my daughters volleyball games and mostly a wonderful friend! I will miss seeing his contagious smile around Westerville. Our prayers are with the entire Campbell family this week. Wrap your arms around each other and know how blessed you are to have had Mr. Campbell as your husband, Dad and Granddad!
Elizabeth Dusenbury
April 13, 2016
John Campbell will be greatly missed by those who knew him. John had a positive impact on those he met. I praise him for the years he spent working with the young people in sports. John always played fair. He was a true example of "Live Life". I have been blessed to know John since 1992 and I am so thankful for all the inspiration over those years in Lions.
Bill Phythyon
April 13, 2016
I am going to miss John tremendously. John always seemed to have a smile and a true love for his fellow human beings. He was my friend and mentor in many ways, and I know there is a place in heaven for him.
John Allen
April 13, 2016
My deepest sympathies to John's family in their grief over his loss. As a long time coworker with him at the Central District and OHSAA basketball tournaments, I came to know him as a very funny man. He made the job a pleasure with his quips. I learned much about him from his love for his family to his commitment to his alma mater and his community. He seemed to know everyone who came into the site, and they all were happy to see him. My nickname for him was "Mr. Otterbein", as he was devoted to the school. For me late February and March will never be the same without our time together at the Coliseum and the Schott. He will be missed by his many friends.
Rick Parcher
April 13, 2016
As a coach, as a teacher, even as a ref., certainly as a friend, John was a joy to be around. His loss to us is Heaven's gain.
Linda Bitzel
April 13, 2016
Betty Ann, and family, we are sorry for your loss. We send our love and prayers to you and for John. He was a wonderful man , may he rest in peace. Love, John and Linda Bitzel
April 13, 2016
To Ms Betty and the entire Campbell Family
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. John. I only knew him for a short time but l enjoyed the small talks we did share. He fought a good fight and he kept the faith. My prayers are with the family and just know earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannotv heal. Love you..Joyce Holmes-CareGiver
Ridgeview game at Indianola, 1977
Mike Case
April 13, 2016
Barbara Higgins-Rhoads
April 13, 2016
To the Campbell Family: So sorry for your loss. I'm so glad that I got to see him at the Mt. Gilead Class of 1963 50th reunion. Lots of good memories.
jim marks
April 12, 2016
I can truly say John was one of my all time best friends. He made the world a better place and made me a much better person.
two of his favs...hte yankees...and coca cola
Josh Beverly
April 12, 2016
My grandfather was a great man and a wonderful person. He was the most selfless man I have ever known. He cared about his family friends more than words can explain and he had a sense of humor that could make a comedian laugh. My grandfather was loved by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him and loved in return everyone he ever met. The world lost a great man Sunday night and he will be missed dearly. Although it gives me comfort knowing he is in a better place now I still miss him. All I can say is everytime I drink a coca cola or watch our new York Yankees play he will be right there wit me. I love you grandpa. I'll think of you and be missing you everday.
A. J. & Aimee Westlund
April 12, 2016
Lion John was an amazing person. He will be missed but we are glad that he is resting now.
Dave Woodyard
April 12, 2016
John was an outstanding referee in both basketball and volleyball. He was one of the best. I will always have the good memories.
April 12, 2016
I never saw John without a smile, even through his wicked fight with C. He was the most generous soul who praised God, adored his loving wife, Bet, and brought smiles and hugs to our entire family. John was a true friend to my dad, mom and all he met. Thankfully, he helped bring Terri & Scott together, enriching our family in every way!!! Blessings and LOVE to my family...John is in God's loving hands! XO Deb
June Riggs
April 12, 2016
John was such a wonderful man and good friend. He truly never met a stranger. He always had a smile on his face. The Westerville Lions will miss him very much and personally I will miss him too. He was there for me when Bill died and sponsored me into the Lions Club. I miss you John.
Jennifer Coelho
April 12, 2016
From what you all told me he sounded like an amazing man. He left a lasting legacy and no doubt instilled a desire to be an active part of the community. It was a my pleasure to help care for him and spend the little time I did with the family in his final days.God bless all of you.
Stephen Willard
April 12, 2016
I am just heartbroken to hear about John passing. He was a good man, a good friend. We didn't see each often, but he always had a smile. I umpired my very first OHSAA varsity baseball game with John. He was a mentor when I referred OHSAA basketball. When I stated by professional baseball umpire career he and his wife took me and my wife to dinner. He was so excited for me. You would have thought he was going into pro ball. I will truly miss John. My heart and deepest sympathies go out to his family. The world is a bit darker today without John in in to brighten it. May God bless him and his family.
Mike Fleer
April 12, 2016
Pat, Cheryl, Kristen, Brittni & Patrick. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.Condolences
Centennial High School
Tina Maki (Hinder)
April 12, 2016
Rest In Peace Coach John Campbell...
Judi West Babcock
April 12, 2016
Coach Campbell was a wonderful kind person and I'm so thankful to have been on his team at Ridgeview Jr. High. My deepest condolences to Coach's family.
Julie Hunter
April 11, 2016
Coach Campbell was a great coach and a wonderful human being. I had the pleasure of having him coach me in volleyball at Centennial HS. He wiil be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Julie Caldwell Hunter
Cindy Paul ortiz
April 11, 2016
Prayers for the family, May you hold the memories close to your heart
He will For Always be watching over you
Melissa Hindman
April 11, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Campbell family. My coach, my mentor and my friend. A great man who will be missed by his girls. Stars forever! Missy Hindman and family.
Mike Young
April 11, 2016
I was a student at Centennial HS and played tennis for Coach Campbell. I have very fond memories of him. He was a great man. Condolences to his family.
Lorraine Gowens Jefferson
April 11, 2016
Met John Campbell on my first day of teaching. Always called me the rookie Prayers to the family. He will be missed.
Jason Nickoloff
April 11, 2016
I will miss this man. Grateful to have been a part of his life. RIP Coach Campbell
Kim Edens
April 11, 2016
Love and prayers to all of John's family. He was our neighbor, our friend, our buddy. We will love and miss him always. The Edens Family
Ralph Walton
April 11, 2016
All Senior Tennis Players in Central Ohio owe John a huge debt of gratitude. He spent countless hours working for the satisfaction of fellow tennis players. John was a truly good person; it was a pleasure to work with him.
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