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James Morrison Obituary
May 7, 1928 - September 25, 2010
ANDERSON, SC - James William "Freck" Morrison, age 82, of 133 Selwyn Drive, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Brown Memorial Convalescence Center in Royston, GA.
Born in Anderson, SC on May 7, 1928, Freck was a son of the late Max O. Morrison and Maude Cromer Morrison. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. During his many years in service to God, Freck was a soul-winner, a Deacon, and Adult Couples Sunday School teacher. He was a minor league and textile league baseball player. He retired after 36 years from Independent Life Insurance Company.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary Ellen Broadwell Morrison, of the home; his son, David Morrison and his wife Angie, of Anderson, SC; two daughters, Jean Anderson and her husband Steve and Rhonda Burdette and her husband Mitchell, all of Starr, SC; three grandchildren, Cara Johnson, Blake Miller and Meredith Welch and two great-grandchildren, Dylan Jordan and Bryce Johnson; a sister, Ruth Watkins of Atlanta, GA; and a brother-in-law, Charles Broadwell and his wife Barbara, of Anderson, SC.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Morrison is predeceased by a granddaughter, Crystal Anderson; a brother, Henry Morrison; and three sisters, Elma Richey, Caroline Hawkins, and Frances Evans.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with the Reverends Gordon Taylor, Charles Ray Ball, John Daniel and Mr. Keith Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, September 27, 2010 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Flowers are optional. Memorials may be made to Temple Baptist Church Missions Fund, 404 Warner Road, Anderson, SC 29625.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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rejenia teasley-niswonger
September 30, 2010
Dear Mrs. Morrison and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mr. Morrison was very special to me, I know a celebration is going on in heaven right now. Memories are so special of your family, He always made a point to speak to me each time I would return to visit Oakwood. Love to your family. love rejenia Teasley Niswonger
LYNN THRASHER
September 29, 2010
RHONDA, I'M SO SORRY, AND MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. FRECK WAS A SWEETIE. MY GRANDMOTHER AND GRAND-DADDY THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOUR PARENTS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. LOVE YA, LYNN THRASHER
September 27, 2010
Mary Ellen and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Freck. He was such a good man and was so special to our family. I know Mama (Ida Bell) was part of the welcoming committee for him at the pearly gates! She thought the world of Freck and you all! Love you and praying for you! Cathy Wentzky Beane (Paducah, KY)
Lynda Norris
September 27, 2010
Rhonda, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 27, 2010
We wish to express to the family of Freck--our sympathy on their loss-----you are in our prayers---- (First cousin) Robert Wade Adams - and family
September 27, 2010
To the MORRISON family ,my parents HOYT & MARY VICKERY thought so much of "FRECK"!!! THEY are in HEAVEN rejocing today!!!! Our prayers are with all of you I remember Him at the basketball games !!!! Love, JANE& JERRY Bostic , Chan Bostic & family & Brent Bostic & family!!!!!
September 27, 2010
Freck was a very well known man and everybody loved him!! He will be missed! Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. May God be your peace and comfort at this time!
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