Bruce Alan Campbell, 79, passed away January 21st following a brief illness. Bruce was an Absecon resident and educator, having taught two years in the Marsh School and 29 years in the Oakcrest and Absegami schools. He was a graduate of Pleasantville High School and Bob Jones University and earned his Master’s degree from Murray State University. Bruce was a lifelong area basketball referee for both men and women in college, high school, and community leagues and was a highly respected member of IAABO Cum-Cape Board 196. He was recognized by the South Jersey Basketball Summit Organization for 51 years of commitment to the local basketball community, and in 2018 was inducted in the Albert J. Carino Basketball Club of South Jersey Hall of Fame and presented with their Distinguished Service Award. Bruce leaves behind his son, Anthony Campbell (Eva) and grandsons AJ and Dylan Campbell, his sister Barbara Senseney (Philip), brother Fred Campbell (Carolyn), and nephews Derek Campbell and Kevin Senseney and niece LeeAnn Hewitt (David). Viewing and interment will be private, and a memorial service for friends and family will be held at a later date.