James F. Campbell

1947 - 2023

JAMES F. CAMPBELL, 75, died June 14, 2023, in Hurricane, W.Va., with his daughter by his side.
Born December 14, 1947, in Logan, W.Va., to James and Avonell Campbell.
He was a Marshall University graduate and served in the US Air Force, being honorably discharged in 1976.
He worked his entire career for NOAA National Weather Service. Retiring as Data Acquisition Program Manager. He started his career releasing weather balloons from NWS Office at the Tri-State Airport in Huntington, W.Va. During his time at NWS, he witnessed the leap in technology from data punch-cards to the digital age.
Married Karen Miller in 1970, and had two children, Joshua and Caitlin.
He was a long-time member of Forrest Burdette United Methodist Church and enjoyed teaching Sunday School and extending the hand of friendship. He took great pride in crafting Sunday School lessons, and cherished close friendships with his fellow parishioners.
He was a lifelong avid golfer, member of Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Hurricane, W.Va., and a member of the hole-in-one club.
His crowning achievement was helping raise his grandchildren, Campbell and Sylvie. Imparting his calm, cool, understanding to a new generation.
He is survived by his wife Karen, and his children and grandchildren, and his sister Jean Ann Shannon of Sarasota, Fla.
Services at Forest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, Hurricane, W.Va., on July 16, 2023; 12:45 p.m. luncheon, 2 p.m. visitation, 3 p.m. service.