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John Cameron Obituary
John C. Cameron, who resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, formerly of Paris, Arkansas, died Friday, December 25, 2020, in Fort Smith. He was born October 20, 1948, in Paris, to the late Alva Ray Cameron and Eva Lee Harger Cameron. He was 72 years old.
John was an elementary school teacher for several years at County Line Public Schools near Branch before becoming disabled. He was loved by many of his co-workers and students.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2nd, at Baxley Cemetery in Paris, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.
He is survived by his children, Amber Portolesi and husband Anthony of Palm Desert, California, and Damon Cameron and wife Kim of La Quinta, California; his sister, Joyce Beshears of Fort Smith; five grandchildren.
There will not be a public viewing or family visitation. You are invited to stop by and sign a register book at the funeral home in Paris from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, please wear a mask before entering the funeral home and also at the graveside service on Saturday. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding at this time.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Tom
January 4, 2021
Rip Mr Cameron
Your passion with teaching inspired many of us. No one can imagine the pain you went through but thank you for never giving up on your students
Terry
December 30, 2020
Deep condolences Cameron family. Though this is a difficult time, may the support of family get you through it. Take comfort in knowing that God cares for you. (1Peter5:7)
Chris Kennedy
December 29, 2020
A great friend
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