Richard A Campbell

Richard A. Campbell (Rick) age 64, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Rick was born to Barbara (nee Atkinson) and Don Campbell on December 31, 1959. Rick married Joyce Collum on December 30, 2019 after knowing each other for fifty years.
Rick is survived by his loving wife Joyce Campbell, mother Barbara Patrick, children Matthew (Kimberly) Nelson, Mark (Christine Butcher) Nelson. Grandchildren Benjamin, Jonah and Henry Nelson. Sisters Shannon (Randy) Caryer, and Carol Patrick. Uncle Jim Atkinson. Nephews Jordan (Alexis) Huffine and Nick Parsons, great nephew Jaydan Huffine. Nieces Alexa and Alyssa Patrick, Christina Caryer, and Amy (Justin) Logsden. Those who survived him and loved him were Joyce's sisters Carol Hostrup, Nancy Lapczynski, Naomi (Jack) Chevalier, and Barbara (Steve) Wood plus their many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, many special cousins and friends. He is also survived by his beloved dogs April and Gilligan.
He was preceded in death by his father Donald R. Campbell, his step-father Donald L. Patrick, brother Kevin M. Patrick, and grandparents Bea and Henry Clay Greer and Herb and Ina Patrick.
Rick was a double amputee from below the knees but never let it slow him down or stop him from doing anything he wanted to do. He received prosthetic legs from Martin Bionics and was able to walk virtually pain free which was amazing.
Rick was a member of Forest Lawn Presbyterian Church, where he and Joyce were married. He served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He had many jobs and was mostly self-employed. He loved working on cars and could fix just about anything anywhere. He was a semi driver. He was a former member of the Ham Radio club. He loved music he was a DJ, did karaoke, sang and played guitar at church and at other events. He taught guitar lessons to many. One of Rick's passions was boating. He used to help drive his grandpa's boat, clean and shine the chrome and assist on Henry Clay's charter fishing trips. Grandpa would say, "take us home Ricky and don't scratch my boat." Rick had an amazing relationship with Ben, Jonah and Henry, the grandsons. They loved him so much.
He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Rick was a generous man who would help in any way he could. He was an organ and tissue donor which will help many people..
There will be private family services at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Amputee Foundation or Martin Bionics of Oklahoma City. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.cremationservicesofohio.com .