John M. Campbell, age 85, of Murray City, Ohio, passed away June 14, 2026 at his residence.

John was born December 21, 1940, in Murray City, Ohio to Milton Campbell and Lena Wilson Campbell. He graduated from Murray City High School in 1958; formerly worked at Metalbestos in Logan; retired from the Meigs Coal Mine; served in the Ohio National Guard; 50+ year member of the Murray City American Legion; 50+ year member of UMWA; was an avid outdoorsman and hunter; and loved collecting antiques.                   

Surviving are his wife of 61 years Judy Campbell; son John (Sally) Campbell of Murray City; daughters Sandy Smith of Laurelville, Candy Smathers of Glouster; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister Helen (George) Addis of Buchtel; brother-in-law Dee (Pat) McCall of Murray City; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

John was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother Robert; brother Rolyn Campbell.

Funeral services will be held at 11A.M., Thursday June 18, 2026 at the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City, Ohio. Burial will be in Downhour-Dawley Cemetery, Carbon Hill, Ohio.

Calling hours will be 11am-1pm Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Home Reach Hospice.