James F. Campbell, 71, of Wadsworth, went home November 28, 2016, to be with his Lord and Savior after a long battle of declining health.   He was born in Barberton, Ohio, April 3, 1945, to the late George and Marie (Wilsterman) Campbell.

Jim proudly served as a Wadsworth fireman for 26 years.   He was a of member the Ambassador Baptist Church.   He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, camping, playing cards and being a proud grandfather.

Jim is survived by his best friend and love of his life, wife Barbara (Appleman);  children Doretta (Bruce) Bilbrey, Dianne Ainsworth, Joseph (Michelle) Campbell, and Lisa Campbell;  step children Denise Douglas and Danny (Becky) Renner;  son-in-law Brad Gostlin;  siblings Patricia (Jerry) Hopkins, Richard (Vicki) Campbell and Robert (Kaye) Campbell;  16 grandchildren;  and 7 great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends Thursday, December 1, 2016, from 4-7 pm at the Hilliard Rospert Funeral Home 174 N .Lyman St. Wadsworth, Ohio, where funeral services will be conducted Friday 1 pm with Pastor Mike Decker Officiating.   Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.   Interment will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home  330 334 1501  www.HilliardRospert.com