Rash's Surname Index
Notes for James Leonidas III CAMP
Dr. James L. Camp III, director of the student health department at the University of Virginia from 1969 to 1980, died in his sleep Tuesday at his summer home in Virginia Beach. He was 73 and lived in Charlottesville.
Over the years, U.Va. students who received medical certificates from Dr. Camp excusing their absence from examinations were said to be "camping out."
"Dr. Camp always had the students' interests at heart in dealing with any problem," said Dr. James W. Stone, who worked with him.
Dr. Camp was an assistant professor of internal medicine in 1961, when he was named assistant director of the student health department. He became director in 1969 and held the position until 1980, when he was named clinical professor of internal medicine.
Dr. Camp's work was honored by many university and student organizations, including ODK. In 1974, he received the university's Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award in recognition of his contributions to the university community.
He received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Woodberry Forest School.
A native of Franklin, Dr. Camp was a member of the J.L. Camp family, which is associated with a wood-products business there.
He received both his undergraduate and medical degrees from U.Va. During World War II, he was an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
Dr. Camp was a former president of the U.Va. Student Aid Foundation.
His wife, Jane G. Camp, died in 1987. He is survived by two sons, James L. Camp IV and Christopher Pennock Camp, both of Charlottesville.
A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the University Chapel in Charlottesville.
DR. JAMES L. CAMP III Dr. James L. Camp III, 73, of Charlottesville died Tuesday morning, June 21, in his sleep at the summer residence at Virginia Beach.
He was the widower of Jane G. Camp and is survived by two sons, James L. Camp IV and Christopher P. Camp, and two grandchildren, Anne M. Camp and Christopher Camp Jr. Dr. Camp was a member of the J. L. Camp family long prominent in the wood products business headquartered in Franklin, Va.
Dr. Camp had retired as director of the Student Health Department at the University of Virginia after almost 25 years. The regard with which Dr. Camp was held was demonstrated by the many awards conferred upon him by the school and its student body including ODR, Raven IMP, and the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award. Students excused from examinations by medical certificate were said to be ``camping out.''
Dr. Camp graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 1938 from which he had recently received the Distinguished Service Award. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Virginia in 1942 and his medical degree in 1944 following which he served a fellowship in cardiology in London under Lord John Butterfield. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Medical Corps in World War II.
Dr. Camp was active in business, civic and cultural affairs serving on numerous boards in each of those fields.
Funeral services will be held at the University Chapel in Charlottesville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25. Parking will be available on McCormick Road.
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