James J. Campbell, 81, of Wintersville, OH, passed away June 22, 2020 at Sienna Skilled Care.
He was born August 14, 1938 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Henry J. and Mary (Talsis) Campbell.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Judith Campbell and infant son, Patrick.
He was Catholic by faith.
James retired from Weirton Steel.
He was a former Wintersville Auxiliary Policeman, former President of Wintersville Council, and former President Board of Public Affairs, Wintersville.
James enjoyed Sally Buffalo Park, Cadiz and Lake Lila, Newcommers Town, OH where he camped with his family since his children were small.
He is survived by his sons, James J. Campbell, Jr. of Steubenville and Gary L. Campbell of Wintersville; grandson, Jacob Owens of Wintersville; siblings, Barbara (Sam) Merrill of Steubenville, Paul Campbell of Florida, Robert (Ellen) Campbell of Akron, Timothy Campbell of TN, and Daniel Campbell of Toronto.
Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Friday from 9 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM.
Burial will be held at Ft. Steuben Burial Estates.
Due to the COVID situation, the family is asking not to linger inside the funeral home after paying respects.
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