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Strong in his faith, John Eskew Campbell, 74, was called home by our Lord on February 19, 2020. Born at Alexandria, LA, he was residing in Baton Rouge at the time of his death. He was a devoted husband, friend, mentor, teacher, interior designer, author and artist who loved his family and the Catholic Church. He started his career in design very early in life by painting the neighborhood kids with green automobile paint. At 17, he was asked by Bishop Charles P. Greco, to deliver a personal message to Pope John XXIII, which resulted in a one on one audience with his Holiness. In 1999, he was Knighted into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Rated S.E.L., he loved his airplanes, especially gliders and tail-draggers. John was a graduate of Louisiana Tech, with a BFA in 1969, with post-graduate studies for interior design, under Miss Mary Moffett, an active member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, founder, John Campbell Design Associates, from 1969. In 1984, John was issued Louisiana Interior Design License 008. He was a member and served on numerous of State and National boards and committees of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID); was elected into the College of Fellows of ASID in 2017. While continuing private practice, and wanting to give back to the profession, John taught interior design and virtual technology design at University of Idaho, interior design at Washington State University, from 1999 to 2008 and interior design at LSU from 2009 to 2019. Survived by his adoring wife of 31 years, Jo Ellen Campbell, Baton Rouge; mother, Laura Elizabeth Eskew, Baton Rouge; sister, Laurna Irene Campbell, Des Plaines, IL; nieces and nephews: Laura Lee Beren, Wheaton, IL; Laurna Macon Hart, Baton Rouge, LA; Anthony George Thompson, Colorado Springs, CO; Leigh Ann Thompson, Katy, TX, Christopher Joseph Gasho, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and great-niece Macon Elizabeth James. Preceded in death by his father, Forrest LeRoy Campbell, of Spokane, WA, maternal grandparents John Charles Eskew and Norma Catherine Sartori Eskew and uncle, Lt. John Charles Eskew, Jr, Alexandria, LA; step-father, Senator C. H. (Sammy) Downs; paternal grandparents David L. Campbell and Irene Campbell, Sacramento, CA. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, from 9:30 a.m. until a Memorial Mass at 11:00, celebrated by Father Randy M. Cuevas, Pastor. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Interment will be Friday, Feb 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, LA. Pallbearer: Anthony George Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers: Lane Thompson, Jim Thompson, J. Austin Stukins, Phillip Tebbutt, Sit Wong. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LSU Foundation for Campbell Interior Design Scholarship. John will be greatly missed by friends far and wide.
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Jo Ellen, so sorry for the losses you and your family have experienced this year. May God's love and comfort bring all of you peace and strength in times such as these.
Gary Lorio
Friend
October 13, 2020
John was a wondering mentor and teacher. I am a student of his from University of Idaho & Washington State University. He had such patience with all of us and was the one who directed me to shift schools to WSU (where I met my husband). John and his wife welcomed us students into their home with such loving hospitality. He will be missed but he made an impact on so many lives. Our prayers go out to John's wife and his family.
Lindsey Carpenter
Student
June 28, 2020
This is so hard to believe! It was an honor to have met Mr. John and Mrs. Jo . I was so happy to have you as my client at wondercuts . He was just so kind to me . I will miss him so much ! Rip Mr. John love you and Mrs. Jo.
Debbie David
Friend
March 10, 2020
John will be greatly missed by members of the South Central Chapter of ASID. I had the honor of working with John during my tenure as the Chapter President-Elect and the President, 2017-2019. His passion and leadership in the field of interior design inspired me to be the best leader and designer.
Andrea Cornwell, ASID
February 28, 2020
I had the opportunity to meet John at an event last year at LSU. My son Brannon spoke very highly of John, and several times he went to John asking him to give him insight on different areas of his Interior Design classes. He will be deeply missed by my son as well as so many other people.
Jackie Meche
February 27, 2020
John was a very generous and inspiring colleague and mentor for me in the School of Interior Design at LSU.
Jeffrey Scanlan
February 27, 2020
We are saddened to hear the loss of a truly kind and wonderful man. We were neighbors for several years and enjoyed our friendship with John and Jo. Rest In Peace John. Our prayers are with Jo and your entire family.
Bob and Debbie Jacobs
February 27, 2020
John and I adopted each other more more than 50 years ago. After we met at Louisiana Tech in 1965 (coincidentally on Mardis Gras weekend) this loveable connector saw something in this California kid with an attitude, much more so than I did in myself. He and his beautiful family literally saved my life, in so many ways. Cajun music, Otis Redding and Irma Thomas, Granny's crawfish etouffee and more, but mostly just helping me believe in myself. As it turned out, love, war and an ever-changing geography led to our drifting apart, as so often happens, eventually reconnecting, thanks to Google, on Thanksgiving Day just three years ago.
For John: With everything that's going on today in this incredibly unforgiving world, I'm having a difficult time with the "Lord's" decision to "call you home." Your friends - who could never get enough of you - still need you here.
I guess we'll reconnect though soon enough, John-ola. And this time we won't need an internet to find you.
Gene Marx
February 26, 2020
I am happy to say I was a friend of John.
Lisa Knower
Friend
February 26, 2020
What do I remember best about John? When my house flooded in August of 2016, he and Jo Ellen welcomed me into their home. I was a wreck, and he was so gracious and kind, with a marvelous sense of humor at a time when I most needed all those qualities. A true host, sharing his love of Jesus and respect for those around him, men like John are far too few, He will be missed. A lot.
Blaine STILES
February 26, 2020
John,I know that your family will miss your leadership and wisdom.My friend of 30+ years,I will miss our weekly hour long phone calls.Claim your spot and enjoy the peace my friend.Until I see you again....
Gary Tillman
February 23, 2020
JOHN WAS THE FIRST LOVE OF MY LIFE. HE TAUGHT ME MANY THINGS. PRAYERS TO HIS FAMILY. GRIEF HURTS. NO ONE CAN REPLACE A LOVED ONE WHO IS GONE. IT IS AN EMPTINESS THAT DOESN'T GO AWAY. HE WAS SO TALENTED IN MANY WAYS.
LISA MERVILLE KRIZE
February 23, 2020
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