Dr. Edward Malcolm Campbell

i love you grandad. I miss you! So many times i think of you. I hope that i am making you proud in all that i do. i love you and miss you.

Impact on life (as published in the Johnson City Press 4/19/03)



EDITOR:

He was a quiet and caring man.



Growing up I never realized just how much he impacted my life. He taught me so much even though I was only one of many. Things like Boy Scout and maritime knots, safe boating, sailing and even how to make an igloo. I couldn’t begin to tell you how many hours he spent in the water teaching kids how to water ski. And my first sailing experience in the ocean, beyond the shoreline, was with him at the rudder.



He believed in discipline but always treated everyone the same and fairly. A flick of the finger to my head would get my attention if I was misbehaving. And if that didn’t work, it could be a rap with a spoon, writing endless sentences on paper or even making me run for punishment. Now days, a person might be accused of child abuse, although it worked with me.



He had strong hands and an even bigger heart. He even built the family log, lake house by himself. And what special times I had going to the lake for a week during the summer. No TV, no phone and no air conditioning. Why we even had quiet time after lunch in our room where we couldn’t talk but we could “read,” of all things. Then it was off to the water to fish, ski or go exploring in a canoe.



Yet those same hands and heart had the gentle touch of a skilled eye surgeon. He gave so much and expected little in return.



You might ask was this man my father. No, although I often told him and his loving wife that they were like second parents. After all, they had six children of their own. Dr. E. Malcolm Campbell passed away on April 8 with little fanfare. But to many of those whose life he touched, he will be missed greatly. Thank you, Dr. Campbell, for I am a better person because you were a part of my life.



CLEM C. WILKES JR.

Johnson City

Having grown up in the neighborhood, I was always impressed by Dr. Campbell's presence. He was kind, sincere, and always supportive of all our endeavours. I will remember him with great dignity and respect. My sympathy and love to the Campbells.

What a wonderful tribute Preston gave for his father. Having grown up with that family, I could see Dr. Campbell doing so many of the things that Preston talked about. Thank you for sharing that with all of us. And it was so good seeing ALL of the Campbells together. What a legacy he left behind!

Almost 30 years ago,August 10,1973,Bonnie and I were married. Ellen and Malcolm hosted

a brunch for family and out of town

guests in their lovely home prior to our wedding.It is something we will never forget.Malcolm Campbell set a wonderful example for this young boy growing up next door and our relationship with the Campbell family will be cherished forever. Haynes M. Wilkes