Frederick F. “Fred” Campbell, Jr., 94, of Fort Scott, passed away Friday evening April 11, 2025, at Guest Home Estates. He was born December 6, 1930, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Frederick F. Campbell, Sr., and Ola Mae (Morris) Campbell. He married Viola M. “Vi” Johnson September 2, 1951, and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2025.
Fred graduated from Fort Scott High School, and also from Fort Scott Community College. He served in the United States Navy from January 1949 to January 1950. He later graduated from WSU.
Fred was a life-long resident of Fort Scott, and a member of the St. John’s Global Methodist Church. He was an educator, teaching for many years for USD234 before becoming Superintendent for the district.
Fred is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Bush; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Vi, he was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Frederick Campbell; his daughter, Nancy Marie House; his brother, Phillip M. Campbell, and two sisters, Donna Campbell, and Mary Ellen Dickerson.
Pastor Jim Brackett will officiate funeral services for Fred at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. followed by burial at the Maple Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Global Methodist Church and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.
An awesome educator and man Mr. Campbell was. He did so much for the history in our community.
Mr. Campbell was such a great human being always cared about you and was always there to listen to you
Mr.Campbell you impacted my life in such a positive way…I am grateful for knowing you…rest in heavenly peace!
It was an honor and pleasure to hunt many of a field with you. May the dogs be on point, the birds plenty and the shot true in heaven. I will miss our conversations. Until the next opening day of pheasant season, rest easy.