ILION - The Lord of all received the gentlest of souls, John Morrison Campbell, into his eternal home and the welcoming arms of his loved ones who had long awaited him on Monday morning September 8, 2014. John had a keen wit, was always loyal and loving to his family and friends, a real gentleman who read veraciously throughout his life. He has been under the care of the Forestport Household in the Masonic Care Community of Utica, NY since October 18, 2013 until his passing. Previous to that he lived at Forge Hill Estates in Ilion and Acacia Village in Utica, NY. John was born January 19, 1926 in Watertown, NY. He was the only son of Mabel Prosser Campbell and John R. Campbell. John's dad was born September 9, 1892 in Basswood Ridge, New Brunswick Canada and went to his eternal home March 19, 1957. John's father was a member of Masonic Lodge 49, F. & A.M. in Watertown, NY. His Mother was born in Cardinal Ontario January 6, 1903 and the Lord took her soul home June 15, 1978. John Morrison graduated from Watertown High School and immediately served in the United States Army 331st Field Artillery in the South Pacific from 1944 until 1946. He then got his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Babson College in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. He married Madge Bidwell on December 25, 1951 and they settled in the Mohawk Valley in 1952. He retired after 32 years of dedicated service as a Time Study and Methods Engineer with Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. in Utica in 1985. He is survived by his loving wife Madge and two sons, John R. and wife Paula Campbell from Ione, California; and Scot M. Campbell from Somerville, MA; a granddaughter Carolee Graves; a great grandson Evan John Graves; ex-daughter in law: Deborah Foley; plus many in laws. Also special friends Ray Crowther of Utica, Ruth and Gene Blaise from Herkimer, and Frank and Marie Marsden of Rochester whose friendship to him during his life and illness will always be remembered. According to John's wishes there will be no calling hours. His funeral arrangements are with The Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, (Town of Frankfort), Ilion, NY under the direction of Harry J. & Kevin E. Enea, Funeral Directors. (315) 894-8000. A memorial service will be held later at the convenience of his sons. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Anyone wishing to share a memory of John, or add to his online memorial, may go to: www.eneafamily.com