John W. Campbell, of Westerville, Ohio, died peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer on April 10, 2016 at the age of 77. Survived by wife, Betty; son, Kyle (Cindy); daughter, Lisa; stepchildren, Terri (Scott), Kim (Tom), Pat (Cheryl), Mike (Jenny); 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; siblings, Brenda and Wayne; and numerous friends. Preceded in death by his parents John and Orpha Campbell. John was born in Logan, Ohio on January 11, 1939 and graduated from Otterbein University in 1962 with a degree in Education, where he was a member of the Country Club Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. John was a Teacher at Mt. Gilead High School for 30+ years until he retired to be able to spend his time doing the things he loved. He was an avid tennis player, active and dedicated member of the Westerville Lions Club, a 40+ year OHSAA Referee, and was also a 45 year member of the American Baptist Church of Westerville. He enjoyed volunteering his time for numerous organizations including Otterbein O Club, The Central District Basketball Tournament and Champions/Olympic Tennis Club. He shared a love for all sports, playing, coaching, and refereeing, Watching, and ruthlessly rooting for the Yankees and Bengals. From his outgoing personality and love of people, John had never met a stranger. The family would like to thank the staff from the Ohio Health Hospice Center and everyone involved at the Kobacker House in Columbus. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service will be held at American Baptist Church, 401 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Friday at 11 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to Otterbein O Club or Westerville Lions Club.

Courtesy Columbus Dispatch