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John Campbell Obituary

John Stone Campbell, Jr. passed away on August 21, 2013, in his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Jean Kimball Campbell and John Stone "Jack" Campbell. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rosemary Searcy Campbell, daughter, Miriam Elizabeth Campbell, son, John Stone Campbell III, daughter-in-law, Stephanie Holmes Campbell, sister, Betty Jean Campbell, and her husband, John Walter James, brother, Richard Campbell, sister-in-law, Miriam Candler Searcy, grandchildren, Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" Campbell, John Stone "Jack" Campbell IV, and William Wright Campbell, as well as many other family members and friends. John was born on December 8, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Byrd High School, attended Centenary College and graduated from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1961. John was a member of Phi Delta Phi and was Student Editor of the Louisiana Law Review. Upon graduation, he served as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana. Upon completion of three years of service as a Captain in the United States Air Force JAG Corps, Rosemary and John made Baton Rouge their home in 1964, when he joined the law firm of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips. He served as Managing Partner and was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America. He continued to practice until his death. He served on the Board of the Plaquemine Bank & Trust and Alma Plantation until his death. He was President of the Baton Rouge Country Club and served as the club's legal counsel until his death. He was also the President of the Episcopal High School Board of Trustees and served on the boards of the Louisiana Wildlife Foundation, Source Capital, LLC and the City Club of Baton Rouge. John was loved by his clients and adversaries alike. He was a true gentleman lawyer. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent every weekend he could with his good friends, his son, his grandsons and his beloved Spaniels, Dixie and Carolina, at Arcole Hunting Club in Pinckneyville, MS. He loved to barbecue and was known for the mayhaw and muscadine jellies that he made and gave to his friends. Most of all, John was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was honest and dependable and will be dearly missed by those who had the fortune to have him as part of their lives. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to St. James Episcopal Church, 205 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801 or St. Joseph Hospice, John S. Campbell, Jr. Memorial Fund, 10615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St. in Baton Rouge, on Friday, August 23, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday, August 24 at St. James Episcopal Church, 205 North 4th Street in Baton Rouge, from 10:00 am until Memorial Service at 12:00 pm. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. The family would like to thank the wonderful people who so graciously helped them: Dr. Michael Castine, Elton Veals, LPN, Stacey Boulas, RN and the staff at St. Joseph Hospice, and Mother Mary Ann Garrett, St. James Episcopal Church. Sign the online guest book at www.rabenhorst.com.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2013.
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Rosemary,Betty Jean, and family,
Jim and I are sorry we were out of town and could not attend the service for John. We didn't know him well,but we do know he was a fine man.
May God hold you and comfort you as you and your family
experience your loss.

Love,
Diane Bruno

September 2, 2013

I am sad to hear of John's passing. He was one of the finest men I ever knew. A man of integrity and a great lawyer. I recall being with him as he proof-read an email in which he spotted three typos; I was impressed and he said, "That's what lawyers do."

John Burke

August 27, 2013

God you got a good one this time

Furman Barnes

August 23, 2013

We are saddened by the news of John's passing, and just want you to know, Rosemary, that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jane and Don Hadden

August 23, 2013

May GOD Bless this wonderful family and be with them in their loss. I am so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was someone to be admired and respected. I have not seen or talked to him in years. However, I have thought of him often. We had so many wonderful years of working and hunting together. His family and mine grew up together. May God Bless and Love your Soul in the way we enjoyed you on earth. Good Bye my dear friend.

Furman Barnes

August 23, 2013

Rosemary and family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. John was a good friend to my Daddy, Walter Snyder. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ellen Snyder Freeman

August 23, 2013

I was fortunate to be a Taylor Porter employee and enjoyed working with Mr. Campbell. He was a kind man and true southern gentleman. My husband Bobby hunted with him in years past and respected him greatly. My prayers and sympathies to the family for their loss.

Catherine Gurney

August 23, 2013

John
Was truely a great Professional and Southern
Gentleman. We will all miss him at the State
Capitol!
Till we meet again
Randy K. Haynie

Randy Haynie

August 23, 2013

Spent some of the best times of my life with this man. I will miss him terribly. Me condolences to his family.

Mitchell Holloway

August 23, 2013

He was a terrific lawyer, the epitome of a Southern gentleman, and a fine man. A sad day.

Michael T Perry

August 23, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Campbell's passing. He was such a sweet man. I had the pleasure of getting to know him while he was under Dr. Castine's care. I pray that God gives y'all comfort and strength during this difficult time.

God Bless,

Candace Tetterington

August 22, 2013

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