Doctor Frederick Walter Campbell Jr. 83, of Wesley Chapel, Florida passed away in his home on January 13, 2024. He was married for 36 years to his wife Cynthia Sue Anderson Campbell, who cared for him in their home during his extended illness. Fred was born in Frankfort, Indiana on September 6, 1940, to Irma Mae Biggs and Judge Frederick Walter Campbell Sr. As a child, he preferred to play by himself because did not enjoy the typical boy sports. His passions, as a child, were reading, playing on his amateur ham radio, and spending time with his father. He liked challenging his teachers, many of whom were his parents close friends. He did not seem to understand boundaries in the classroom and crossed the line many times to his parents dismay. He was affectionately referred to as "Freddy," by his childhood friends, and family. He was well known in the small town of Frankfort because of his fathers very public position as the county Judge. The townspeople had young Freddy under the microscope to ensure he walked the line and did not embarrass the communitys esteemed Judge. As a teenager, he was escorted home, several times after being discovered unlawfully parked, with a girlfriend, by a local policeman who knew his father. Fred and Cynthia raised five capable and compassionate daughters. His daughters were without exception, the apple of their fathers eye, and his ultimate pride and joy. All five daughters would eventually follow in their parents career paths in the Science field. Freds childhood memories of his mother were that she was totally devoted to her husband, and a phenomenal cook. She loved entertaining her friends and her family. Irma raised him in a religious upbringing which he reported was "over the top" at times. She knew how to have a good time and had a plethora of friends. Irma was known and admired for her cooking abilities in the small town of Frankfort. Freds memories of his father were many. He absolutely adored his father. They spent many hours alone on trips to a cabin on Lake Michigan where they would go fishing, smoke make believe pipes, delve into religions influence on morality, beliefs and debate current topics of interest. It was there his father shared his views on life, love, and family. He challenged young "Freddy" to think for himself, make mistakes and learn from them, and he taught him to debate topics. Fred fondly recalled his fathers lively debate sessions during those formative years as being influential in helping him navigate the complexities of decision making during his clinical training. His father encouraged his independence and allowed him to board a train alone that went to Chicago on the weekends at the age of 12 years. He spent his time in the city visiting museums, learning about the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, eating ethnic foods in local restaurants and conversing with strangers. He specifically loved going to China Town. He would stay all day returning in the evening. This undoubtedly kindled his passion for travel, good food, and taught him self-reliance and independence. As a young college student, Fred would travel abroad by himself just to learn about different countries, try to learn different languages, and meet new friends. This is when he met the Duke of Argyle for the first time in Scotland while visiting Inveraray Castle, in Scotland. Freds hobbies included operating an amateur ham radio. He was fortunate to have been blessed with the perfect voice for radio broadcasting. When he was 14 years old, he took a part-time job with a local radio station in Frankfort, Indiana, as an announcer for the local news. Fred reported that the townspeople really enjoyed the broadcasts, but many verbal blunders were made, to the delight of his father, who would lovingly tease him, once he returned home for all his mispronunciations. Fred felt at times that he would have been better suited for Business opposed to his chosen career field in Medicine, but his career choice was ultimately influenced by his great love for his uncle by marriage, Uncle Ike, and his fathers brother Uncle Leo, who were both physicians in the medical field. He felt his strengths were connecting people with similar interests or business needs. He had a remarkable ability as a liaison to match people in friendships and business while working in his own chosen career field of medicine. Fred was very proud of his ability to match people in personal interests. Freds favorite song in childhood was "Somewhere Over the Rainbow". He loved the musical "Phantom of the Opera", the music of Sarah Brightman, and most Opera. The song "Lady in Red ", and the movie "Somewhere in Time" were Freds favorites as tributes to his wife. The couple met at University Hospital in Tampa, Florida in 1979 during the time she was a student nurse. When questioned at the end of his life about whether he had been happy in his thirty-six years of marriage, he stated, "My life did not even start until I met you". His favorite movies were Brigadoon", and the "Sound of Music". His favorite books were Rhymes of Childhood; The Poems and Prose Sketches ", by James Whitcome Riley and The Bears of Blue River" by Charles Major. In the early years of his marriage, he enjoyed owning a boat and taking his wife and children cruising on the inland waterways and staying overnight in Sarasota. The older girls recall those days as the most special time of all with their father and insist they had the best years with him. Freds hobbies included the study of ancient history, video production, genealogy, and videoing ancient ruins in Turkey, and Greece. His close friend was the renowned underwater archaeologist Dr. George Bass. In 1992 Fred and his family were privileged to be invited as guests on the Virazon" which was INAs research vessel and witness bronze age antiquities being lifted from the oceans floor. The excavation team was located close to the east shore of Uluburnum, Turkey in Mediterranean Sea. Freds interest in ancient history, archaeology, and Dr George Bass studies compelled him to be generous in his support to Texas A&M University contributing to the discoveries of Dr Bass and his team and to building an apartment in Bodrum, Turkey to host traveling professors and contributors of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Fred videoed, recorded, and produced educational DVD videos with Diarmid Campbell to benefit Inveraray Castle in Scotland and the North American Societies Journal of The Clan Campbell. He was a friend of Ian Campbell the 12th Duke of Argyll, his wife Iona Mary Colquhoun, and their son, the present 13th Duke of Argyll Torquhil Campbell. Fred attended Frankfort High School before receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and later a Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University specializing in Internal Medicine with sub-specialty in Nephrology. He began his career as a Major in the United States Air Force Regional Hospital in Carswell, Texas in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Fred eventually left Caswell AFB to move to Florida and take a position at the University of South Florida College of Medicine where he held the position of Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Internal Medicine Section of Nephrology at University of South Florida. He continued in the Military Reserves from 1970-72 at McDill AirForce Base in Tampa, Florida. Fred was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force on November 2, 1987. Fred held positions as Medical Director of the Hemodialysis Unit at University Community Hospital, Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine Section of Nephrology at University of South Florida, Internal Medicine and Nephrology United States Air Force Regional Hospital at MacDill Air Force Base, Medical Director of Kidney Care of Florida, and Senior Aviation Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Administration. Fred was instrumental in starting Kidney Care. He expressed concern that his patients were being dialyzed in the basement boiler room of TGH and felt that environment was not conducive to healing and joined with three other Nephrologists to petition the state for certificate of need to start Kidney Care for outpatient kidney dialysis in the Tampa Bay area which in turn grew to outpatient clinics all over the Tampa Bay area and beyond. His training in the Air Force and training as a Nephrologist and specialist in Internal Medicine made him an obvious candidate for the Federal Aviation Department as a Flight Surgeon. He was one of the most sought-after flight surgeons in the country and beyond. He was preceded in death by his parents Irma Mae Biggs and Frederick Walter Campbell Sr. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Cynthia Sue Campbell and his five daughters Brandi Monique Johnson (Ryan), Danielle Margaret Williamson (Eugene Curtis), Laura Campbell-Antoine (Dale), Sarah Elizabeth Grace Campbell, Emma Alexandra Horton (Michael). Two stepchildren Kimberly Bradley and Kent Bradley. Ten grandchildren; Kirsten, Payden, Wyatt, Madeline, Grace, Whitney, Nora, Cale, Henry, and Annabelle and newest addition great grandchild Reid. He is survived by one first cousin John Anderson and his children, cousins in San Antonio Texas, and a distant cousin Ralph Bline. His close personal friends were Andrea and Bill Nye and their family, Cindy and Mike Fettig, Dulce and Roy Thorton, Robin Cooper, Jim Webb, James Chafin, and David Sheremeta. Fred will be missed by his extended family sister-in-law Donna and Kenneth Moody; and their children, sister-in-law Deborah Hare; and her family, cousin-in-law Robin and Craig Bell. Freds generosity in helping others was steadfast. He was alarmingly funny, charming, intelligent, well-traveled, and well respected. His patients and patrons admired him and considered him their friend. Freds Daughters Thoughts Concerning their Father. Brandi My fondest memories of Fred were how much he loved the musical "Phantom of the Opera", and the music of "Abba" which he listened to all the time. He loved books and would take us to "Haslams Book Store" in St. Petersburg when we were young and buy us one book each of our choosing. Fred enjoyed taking us to Lettuce Lake Park and Howard Park for walks in beautiful scenic places, and the smell of a good pipe. He enjoyed taking us on family boat trips to Sarasota and cruising on the intercoastal waterway. Fred loved our family nights out indulging on Greek food in Tarpon Springs and filet mignon at Cafe Don Jose, in Tampa. Fred taught me the importance of time management and dedication to ones job. l will always remember his sweet back scratches before he awakened us for school each morning, and him serenading us to wake us up easy, and how much he loved taking us for ice cream. Danielle Dad taught me that strict parenting and love are not mutually exclusive. Self-discipline and accountability lead to responsibility and growth of the individuals self-worth and sense of security. He taught me to allow oneself to appreciate "The Arts "in all forms, as this is an insight into the world around us and how it affects the individual and allows us to see or hear the world from a different perspective. Laura The love I have for my Dad is incalculable. He is the foundation of my heart. All the best parts of me are from him. He gave depth to my life. He was instrumental in the development of my morals and gave me a deep empathy and understanding of people. He was the epitome of unconditional love and provided that to my sisters and I daily. He exposed me to various cultures and food from around the world which evolved in me a love and passion for both. My self confidence is due to him. He made me feel like I was a princess my whole life. I crave his intellectual conversations. I miss hugging him with his big belly in the way and his soft hands on my cheek. I miss how he smelled. I miss his beautiful deep voice. He was the most interesting person I have ever known and likely will ever know. I will miss him every day for the rest of my life until I get to see him and hug him again. I love you Daddy more than youll ever know. Sarah A man rich with stories and life lessons, with a deep understanding of humanity and world culture, while also disarming people with his sense of humor. The overwhelming unconditional love and unspoken sense of safety he gave me while also allowing me to feel understood in anything I brought to him. His children ran into his arms when they were empty and wanted to talk to him for hours. His warm big hands, his all encompassing hugs, and pop kisses I will relive for all of my life. I am everything I am because of his love and will honor him in all the ways that would have made him smile. I love you more. Emma In loving memory of my father, Frederick Walter Campbell. From my youngest years, he instilled in me a character grounded in science and principles. Our conversations, rich with insight, ranging over topics from religion to personal development and always fostered a spirit of intellectual curiosity. These moments, along with mornings listening to "The Phantom of the Opera" or watching "Gilligans Island", are among my most treasured childhood memories. My Father believed in helping others to realize their dreams, teaching me the invaluable lessons of understanding and empathy at every milestone or failure. His responses were always empathetic and encouraging, shining light on what was important and reflecting on new perspectives developed from challenges in life. My dad taught me that when somebody makes a mistake, the thing to do is support them, tell them how much you love them and how happy you are that they are growing as a person. With a humor that was both unintentional and unexpected, he brought laughter and lightness into our lives. I think of my father every day, and I smile because I am deeply grateful for the privilege of being his daughter. Memorial Donation