John Campbell Sr.

We are sad to announce the passing of John Campbell Sr. On December 30, 2021.
Born in Ashtabula,Ohio, John was the oldest of three brothers. In high school, he and his brothers, along with his best friend Mike, formed a band.

Upon graduating from Riverside High School in 1963, John enlisted in the US Navy and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He served two tours in Vietnam and was a member of the Brown Water Navy River Rats patrolling on PBR boats. John asked to take the place of his brother Sandy, who was getting sent to Vietnam as a tunnel rat, because he feared that Sandy would not survive this. As a result, John was sent back to Vietnam and Sandy was instead sent to Germany.

John raced stock cars for ten years at The Painesville Speedway #00. He managed and umpired Painesville girls softball league, and bowled for many years in a league at Marval Lanes in Painesville. He was a Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Ohio State fan. John was a people person who was always willing to lend a helping hand and was loved by so many. He will be deeply missed.

John is survived by his beloved wife and soul mate whom he was married to for 29 years, Darlene, his brother Daniel, his sons John Jr, and Richard (Wendy), his daughters Lisa (Donald), Traci (Frank), Jennifer (Tony), and Wendy (Mark), and many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews. Brother-in-law of Jody Kurosky (Patti). Special Friend to Pam and Herald.
He was preceded in death by his Father Milford, his mother Doris, and his brothers Milford “Sandy” and Claude “Tinker”. John will have the honor of having a full Military burial at Riverside Cemetery during a private family service.