William "Scott" Campbell
Passed: April 04, 2024
Charleston, WV
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William "Scott" Campbell
Passed: April 04, 2024
Charleston, WV
Obituary
William Scott Campbell, 63, devoted father, brother, uncle and caring colleague and friend to many, passed away from a long illness on Thursday, April 4th, 2024.
He is survived by his children, Sarah Lillian and William Benjamin Campbell, his former wife Molly Poe, his sister Ann Campbell Schultz and her husband Joe, and his nephews Julian and Sam Schultz from Fallston, Maryland.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents, F. William, and Sherry Campbell of Charleston, West Virginia.
Born in 1960 in Huntington, West Virginia, he grew up in the Kanawha City area of Charleston. Scott graduated from Charleston Catholic High School and went on to graduate from Hampden Sydney College in Farmville, Virginia, and West Virginia University Law School. He worked as a litigator for several law firms during his career, including Jackson Kelly of Charleston, Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote of Pittsburgh, and most recently was working for the Charleston office of the Virginia Beach based law firm Samuel I. White PC. He enjoyed collaborating with and mentoring colleagues throughout his career.
Scott inherited his fierce loyalty to family from his mother and his love of reading, kindness, and sense of humor from his father. He loved the beach, especially the Outer Banks of North Carolina where he vacationed as a young child and with his own children, and with his parents, sister, and beloved cousins Pat and Wendell Lucas, of Charleston, South Carolina. Many a big time and amazing memories were had and made on those trips.
Scott loved music, especially jazz, and Jimmy Buffet. He knew how to set a mood and a soundtrack for any moment, from the mix taps he created as gifts for his sister when he was in high school and didn’t have available funds for anything else, to curating a broad range of play lists that he’d pull up on his phone to meet whatever mood the road trip or situation called for. There is even one named “Cows” that was created to remember the times he and Molly drove around in the car with baby Sarah looking at cows to help her sleep.
Scott adored his children Sarah (24) and Ben (21). He was so proud of them both and stayed engaged and interested in anything they liked whether it was their love of animals (dogs, cats, guinea pigs, frogs, fish, even a pot-bellied pig and a bearded dragon named Poe) or shooting baskets at the park or a good game of H-O-R-S-E In the driveway.
Scott loved sports. His favorite lullabies were listening to NBA or MLB games. He was long time WV Mountaineer football fan and Pittsburgh Steeler and Penguins fan, having lived in Pittsburgh for 6 years. He also had a passion for the Yankees and introduced that to Ben.
He loved spending time with his nephews Julian (14) and Sam (13) and found great joy in their interests as well, providing basketball and football pointers, sharing quips about NFL and NBA players or just going fishing at a neighborhood pond in Maryland.
We will miss him greatly and feel so lucky that he was a part of our lives. We love you and will miss you always Scott.
The family asks those that are interested in making a memorial gesture consider donating to either of the below organizations under William Scott Campbell:
-The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center for Melanoma; online: https://hillman.upmc.com/difference/supporting/make-a-gift and select ‘Give to Cancer Research’; by mail: Development Office, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232; or by phone: 412-647-4700
OR
-The Fix’em Clinic of Charleston, a non-profit supported by his family, https://www.fixemclinic.org/donate .
Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Capitol Market, 800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV 25301. Please RSVP to anncschultz@yahoo.com.
Condolences may be shared at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, West Virginia, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center For Melanoma
- Address: Development Office, UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 - (Get Directions)
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17 responses to William "Scott" Campbell
Robin O'Brien says:
April 30, 2024
My prayers and condolences for the Campbell family….I met Scott in high school, and we connected again in our late 20’s….we shared a love for jazz…his knowledge of music was amazing….even as a teen! Throughout the years I would occasionally see Scott around town…he always had a smile and that “Southern Charm.” RIP my friend…gone way too soon.
Ann Schultz says:
August 2, 2024
Robin, thank you so much for your message. This is Scott’s sister. I’ve been a bit of a slacker in getting back to these lovely messages. Thank you for sending this and thinking of him. We are having a celebration in his memory at Capitol Market on August 17 at 7pm if you’re in Charleston and would like to drop by. Thank you again. Ann
Gavin Jeffs says:
April 25, 2024
I was saddened to hear of Scott’s passing. We were roommates at Hampden-Sydney College for 3 1/2 years and we became very close. Scott was intelligent, funny, loved working out to keep his sanity and he had a deep love for his family. We grew apart over the years as family and work pulled us in different directions. I made a donation in memory of Scott to Hampden-Sydney College today where we both shared many fond memories. Rest in peace my friend.
Ann Schultz says:
August 2, 2024
Hi Gavin, sincere apologies for not getting back sooner. It’s been really hard. Thank you so much for thinking of Scott and your times together. I realize it’s a long shot, but we are having a celebration of life event in Charleston (WV) evening of August 17th. If you feel like making a last minute excursion, would love to see you.
Ann
Tim Benson says:
April 17, 2024
I am deeply saddened to hear of Scott’s passing. I first met Scott at H-SC and our friendship took us from Farmville to American University to Naples and Paradise Island. Our mutual love of music led to many hours creating mix tapes which provided the background for our journey. Ultimately, it was his wit and infectious laugh that I will
always remember and miss.
My sincerest condolences to Scott’s family.
Rest in peace Mate.
TB
Ann Schultz says:
August 2, 2024
Hi Tim,
Thank you so much for the note. This is Scott’s sister. I’ve been a delinquent in getting back to folks that have left messages here, it’s just been so hard. I remember all the fun times you and Scott had at HS and after. We’re having a sort of celebration of life event (outside cocktails/food, etc.) in Charleston on 8/17 7pm. Not sure where you’re hanging your hat these days, but if you feel like a last minute excursion we’d love to see you.
Ann
Alex Zurbuch says:
April 17, 2024
I am sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. I knew Scott in a professional capacity and very much enjoyed his calm demeanor and collaborative approach. All my best to Scott’s family, friends, and colleagues.
Ann Schultz says:
August 2, 2024
Alex, this is Scott’s sister, thank you so much for your note, very much appreciate it and sorry it’s taken me so long to reply. Thank you for thinking of him and us. Ann
Kathryne Smith says:
April 16, 2024
I knew Scott from early teenage years on…. He was so sweet and simply adorable always. I am so sad to hear of his passing….Every time I saw him all these years he still had the best and sweetest smile. He will be missed. Prayers for all his family to remember his love and goodness and to find some peace in the coming days