Olin Russell Campbell, Jr.
May 28, 1934 ~ February 22, 2021
Olin Russell Campbell, Jr., 86, of Philippi, WV, went to his heavenly home on February 22, 2021, after eight months of struggle with mesothelioma.
He was born on May 28, 1934 in Philippi, WV, a son of the late Olin and Mae (Suder) Campbell.
On December 21, 1957, he married Marjorie Murray who survives.
He is survived by three children: two daughters, Rhonda Blankenship of Panama City, FL, and Carla Weaver and husband Dale of Morgantown, WV and one son, Ross Campbell and wife Molly of Buckhannon, WV. He is survived by four grandchildren: Janna Camperman and husband David of Panama City, FL, and Eli, Alayna and Carys Campbell of Buckhannon, WV. He is also survived by one great- grandson, Simeon Camperman of Panama City, FL.
Olin graduated from Philippi High School in 1952 and from West Virginia University in 1956. He went to Long Island, NY, to work as a mechanical engineer for Sperry Gyroscope Company. After 39 years he retired and moved back to Philippi where he began a second career as owner of The Office Store on Main Street. He retired again in 2016.
The family will receive friends at Philippi Baptist Church on Sunday, February 28, 2021, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a brief memorial service at 3:30 which will also be live on https://www.pbcwv.net.
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You will be forever loved and missed, Daddy. Thank you for taking such good care of me. XOX
All my love,
Rhonda
Deepest Sympathy to All ~ Amy McGee Gratton (Lowell McGee’s daughter) Monroeville, Pa
Condolences to all. May your faith sustain and comfort you.
Dear Family,
Uncle Olin will always be a fond memory of my childhood. I loved visiting with Grandma & Granddad Campbell on their farm, precious memories how they linger. During this time may you find solace in all your precious memories of him.
With Love Norma Jean (Campbell) Zandarski
I will forever cherish the time that Olin and I were able to spend together, usually working on one project or another. I could not have had better in-laws and always knew that Jesus was a constant presence in Olin's life. My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time.
My sincerest condolences in the passing of a kind, gracious and God loving man. Though I knew him for a brief period as time goes, I found him genuine, constant is faith and friendship. Earth is poorer and heaven richer for his passing. The blessing of Christ and the love of Christ be with each of you.
From Jim and Wanda Steele
Marj and family, Marilyn and I share in the loss of Olin. We have fond memories of spending time with you. May the assurance we have in Christ be a constant comfort.
Ray and Marilyn Aspinall
Olin and I were roommates during our freshman year in 1952 at West Virginia University. At the time, we were both in the Engineering program. Later, we each landed up in New York. I was at Union Theological Seminary preparing for Ministry; and he was working on Long Island. We had a phone conversation but never managed to get together…He was a person of quiet humor, dependable, and easy to like. I grieve the passing of a friend and a fellow Mountaineer….James Daugherty, St. Louis, MO
I felt very privileged to have gotten to know and cut Olin's hair for the last few years. He was always smiling and very kind. Always upbeat and spoke lovingly of his family. I will miss our visits. ~Barbara