Victor Gene Campbell

Victor Gene Campbell II, born December 18, 1951 passed away on May 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eloise Sayre Johnston and his father, Victor Gene Campbell I. Vic was both a master teacher and a master learner. He earned his B.S.N. and M.S. in Nursing from The Ohio State University in 1975 and 1978 respectively. He continued his graduate studies in Nursing and earned a Ph.D. from Case Western Reserve University in 1989. Vic is survived by his partner of nearly forty years, Steven C. Anderson, his life long friend Tom Rogers and an extraordinarily enthusiastic cadre of friends and colleagues who would happily canonize him. Vic's passion was to remain current with best practice in critical care as he began his role as Nursing Instructor at The Ohio State University, Capital University, and most recently at Mt. Carmel College of Nursing where he was a Professor. Vic continued to work as a critical care nurse as he became a highly respected educator. He was the co-author of a preferred nursing text, Neurological Disorders (Mosby), which was translated into dozens of languages as well as a contributor to many other neurological texts. While on the faculty of Mt. Carmel he was a President of Sigma Theta Tau, Rho Omicron; recipient of the Faculty Excellence Award; and frequently recognized by students and colleagues alike as an educator who could break the most complex concept or procedure into understandable pieces. Through his health care struggle, which began on February 19, 2016, Vic has become reacquainted with many students and colleagues who were grateful to be a part of his healing. Many of them had stories to tell of the impact Vic's encouragement had in their careers. Vic is also survived by a sister, Cathy Hannan; two nephews Bradley S. Hannan (Keri McDonnell); Christopher Hannan (Kristy); and a niece Jessica Hannan. He had three step brothers Mark Campbell (Susan); Mike Campbell (Belen) and Tom (Pamela). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 18 at 3:00 at First Congregational Church, 444 E Broad Street. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to either the AIDs Resource Center, 1780 E. Broad Street or Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Drive where the staff and volunteers took extraordinary care of him in his last days.