Campbell residents mull how to honor late art teacher

CAMPBELL — Campbell Memorial High School’s classroom 313 often has been described as a “safe haven” by students and alumni.

The classroom housed Russell Bailey’s high-school art classes before he died suddenly from heart complications Sunday.

“The hallway by his class seems a lot more quiet and empty this week,” said Kirsten Hurd, a student at the high school. She added that his classroom door is plastered with letters and signs from students. “Our school’s not the same without him.”

Current Campbell students, alumni, parents and teachers have flooded social media with comments and pictures in memory of Bailey, the high-school’s art teacher. Bailey died Sunday morning at his Austintown home.

Friends and family stopped by calling hours for Bailey at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes in Canfield this afternoon. His funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday in Canfield.

Matt Bowen, Campbell school superintendent, said several people have mentioned to him a need to create scholarships in Bailey’s honor. Bowen said no official plans have been made but he anticipates something will take place in Bailey’s honor.

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