ZANESVILLE: Bernard D. Camp, 79, of Zanesville, Ohio, died at 9:54 A.M. on Monday, January 26, 2015, at his home.
He was born August 27, 1935, in Muskingum County,Ohio, a son of the late George Russell and Bessie Bell Camp.
He was a United States Army Veteran, worked for Burnham Boiler Corp. for 13 years, and later worked for Essex Wire.
He was a member of Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #302 and Moose Lodge #867.
Bernard enjoyed nature and he loved to travel in his R.V.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Judith A. Sarchet Camp, whom he married August 27, 1955; a son, Bernard Lee (Judy) Camp of Hopewell, OH; two daughters, Melody Bird of Nashport and Denise (Joe) Wolf of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; five grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Charles, and George Camp Jr.; and a sister, Emily Lee.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 30, 2015, at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, with Rev. Charles Norris officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio, 229 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055 or Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church.