July 14, 2013
John Griffith Campbell Sr., aged 89, died on July 14, 2013 at home in Gardnerville. His loving wife, Gloria, preceded him in 2008. He is survived by his three sons, John Griffith Jr. (Nancy), James Moore (Karri) and Robert Lester (Theresa); grandson, Erik (Nicole); granddaughter, Deborah (Nick) and two great-grandchildren, Landon and Mackenzie.
John was a native of Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Oakland in 1940. John served his country during WWII with the 78th Infantry Div. John worked for Crocker Bank for more than 30 years and retired as a Senior Vice President. He also worked for Diablo Bank in Danville, Tri-Valley Bank in Dublin and River City Bank in Sacramento. John and Gloria moved to Gardnerville in 2007.
His loving family and many friends will miss John. A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 94563 on Saturday, August 3rd at 2 p. m.
Gifts may be made in John’s memory to St. Mary’s Hospice, 520 West 6th Street, Reno, Nevada 89503