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Firefighter John Holland Campbell – Past President
John Holland Campbell, 76, was gloriously welcomed into his Savior’s arms on August 10, 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Campbell was born November 11, 1947 to the late Valmer and Myrtle Taylor Campbell in Eaton, Ohio. Known as “Hambone” among friends and coworkers, he was a very active member in the community serving and volunteering for many different roles, including being a leader for the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years, a founding member of Temple Baptist Church where he served as an usher, and a life member of the Abingdon Fire Department. Mr. Campbell was also Past President of the Southwest Virginia Fireman’s Association. He loved being outdoors especially camping and was an avid Oregon Ducks and Indianapolis Colts fan. When it came to sports in general, he was a fan of them all. First and foremost was his love for God and always being there and supporting his great-grandchildren, whom he adored.
Including his parents he is preceded in death by, two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 25 years, Donna Campbell; one son, Joshua Campbell (Karen); one step-son, Samuel Vorhes (Alicia); brother, William Joseph Campbell (Kara); daughter/granddaughter, Lauren Muncy (Joshua); grandchildren, Allyssa Campbell and Alexis Campell; three step-grandchildren, Hannah, Harper and Hudson Vorhes of Rhode Island; two great-grandchildren, Chole Lamie and Maddex Campbell; also, several nieces and nephews; and K-9 companion Bella.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Frost Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Kevin Price officiating.
A committal service will follow to Knollkreg Memorial Park with a reception to follow at Temple Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make a donation to Temple Baptist Church, 15157 Inspiration Drive, Abingdon, VA. 24210.
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2024 Contest Results
2024 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Competition Results
The 2024 Monroe Kingera and Danny Yopp Sportsmanship Annual Award
Awarded to:
Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department
2023 Contest Results
2023 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Competition Results
The 2023 Monroe Kingera and Danny Yopp Sportsmanship Annual Award
Awarded to:
Riner Volunteer Fire Department
Message from President Roy Wall
Dear members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association,
I would like to thank the membership of the association for the honor to serve as president, and Dublin Volunteer Fire Department for their support and commitment to the association.
We all owe appreciation and gratitude to past president Mark Smith, the members of Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department, the convention committee, and our wonderful vendors, and sponsors, which made the 76th Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention an enormous success!
The Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association is the unified voice for all the fire departments in Southwest Virginia. It is our responsibility to ensure that all the departments know and understand what it is the association does for them, and to encourage them to become involved in the association. For we are all stronger together than separate.
Fire departments across the region and around the country are dealing with declines in membership. The younger generations seem to be missing the values instilled in past generations for service to community. It is up to us to find a way to instill the desire and passion that we all share for the fire service with the next generations. The youth are our future!
The association’s annual convention is an amazing opportunity to connect with other members of the fire service community. This is a perfect time to build lifelong relationships, share ideas, goals and experiences. By hearing firsthand the successes and struggles of other departments along with training and other resources will make each of us better stewards of the craft.
I hope to see everyone at the 77th Annual Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Convention, held at the Meadowview Conference Center and Resort in Kingsport TN, June 16th – 18th, 2023.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to share any ideas or suggestions, please feel free to contact me via email at: rwall@swvafirefighters.com
Sincerely,
Roy Wall, President
Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
2022 Contest Results
2022 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Competition Results
The 2022 Monroe Kingera and Danny Yopp Sportsmanship Annual Award
Awarded to:
Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department
Scholarship Reminder
The 2023 Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship application process is still open. The deadline is 30 April, 2023.
Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association Scholarship Fund
The objective of the scholarship program is to assist individuals desiring to further their academic education. The scholarship award will be $500.00 and can be utilized for any direct expenses such as registration, tuition, books, meals, lodging or transportation. The grant period will run from July 1st of the current year to April 30th of the following year.
ELIGIBILITY
(1)Active fire service personnel that are members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
(2)Spouses and dependents of active fire service personnel that are members of the Southwest Virginia Firefighters Association
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection of award recipients will be based on demonstrated need, desire, initiative and potential benefits of the educational opportunity.
Click here to get to the scholarship application.