A funeral service for John will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home, 520 W. Powell Blvd, Gresham, Oregon. Following the funeral service will be a committal and military honors at 2:00 PM at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97086.
He lived most of his life in Portland, Oregon where he married and raised three children. He served in the Marines in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart and was honorably discharged as a Sargent in 1952.
He was preceded in death by his youngest son John Meredith Campbell. He is survived by his daughter Denise Smith and her husband Scott Smith. His son James Campbell and his wife Margaret Campbell. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Contributions can be made in remembrance of John to the Oregon Patriot Guard Riders, 65000 E. Hwy 26 Unit #16 Welches, OR 97067 and or Milwaukie American Legion Post 180, 2146 SE Monroe St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
