Dr. Edward Malcolm Campbell

Dr. Edward Malcolm Campbell

Edward Campbell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 10, 2003.
Dr. Edward Malcolm Campbell, 85, 500 Geisler Road, Piney Flats, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. He was an Abingdon, Va., native and had lived in Johnson City since 1948. Dr. Campbell was a son of the late Preston White Campbell and Louise Howard Campbell. He attended Hampden-Sydney College and was a graduate of the University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Campbell also was a graduate of Michigan Medical School and the Polyclinic, New York. He was a World War II Navy veteran, having served as a lieutenant. Dr. Campbell also served as a Marine Corps physician in the Pacific. He was a retired ophthalmologist, having worked many years at the Johnson City Eye Clinic. Dr. Campbell was a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, and was a past president of the Tri-County Medical Association. He was a Boy Scout leader and a member of the Boys’ Club board of directors. Dr. Campbell also was a member of the Hurstleigh Club and the Lunch Bunch. He was a member and elder of Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church. Dr. Campbell was preceded in death by one daughter, Eleanor Worthy Campbell, and two brothers. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ellen Worthy Campbell; four sons, Preston White Campbell III, Potomac, Md., Ray Worthy Campbell, Madrid, Spain, Malcolm McDonald Campbell, City Island, N.Y., and Volney Howard Campbell, Austin, Texas; one daughter, Louise Howard Campbell, Chicago; 11 grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews.

The memorial service for Dr. Edward M. Campbell will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, in the Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. George Rolling and Rev. Donald Frederick officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church, 610 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, Tenn., 423-282-1521, is in charge of the arrangements.

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June 26, 2003

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.

Clem and Tonya Wilkes

April 23, 2003

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

Anne-Corinne Beaver Peterson

April 12, 2003

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.

Martha Murray

April 11, 2003

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!

Haynes & Bonnie Wilkes

April 11, 2003

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

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