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Rev. Dr. MORRIS L. SHEARIN, SR. (Age 76)
On Saturday, November 18, 2017, Rev. Dr. Morris Lee Shearin, Sr. departed this life at his home in Washington, DC. Rev. Dr. Shearin was the devoted husband of Bertha Cotton for 53 years; the father of Morris, Jr., Felicia, and Carolyn; and, grandfather of Morgan, Alana, Jualia, Jamel; and great-grandfather to Simone. Dr. Shearin was the ninth Pastor of Israel Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. where he pastored for 29 years. He was an innovator, social justice champion, freedom fighter, preacher, teacher, and minister to the people he served as pastor. Last rites will occur on Monday, November 27, 2017, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m., and service at 12 Noon at Israel Baptist Church, 1251 Saratoga Ave., NE, Washington, DC 20017.In lieu of flowers please make donations to www.israelmanorinc.org, or Israel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Morris L. Shearin Community Life Center.
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Memories and Condolences
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Hamil Harris
November 27, 2017
Rev Shearin was a dynamic leader in the Washington area who was in the vanguard of social change. I enjoyed working with him as a writer for the Washington Post.
Dr. G.A. Jones, Jr.
November 27, 2017
Mrs. Shearin and family. Our hearts we're saddened at the passing of Dr. Morris Shearin. Our paths crossed at Wake Chapel Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Shearin was an Associate Minister there back in the mid- 1970s. He was a great preacher. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Dr. & Mrs. G. A. Jones, Jr.
Pastor Stephen & First Lady Ozzie Gibson
November 27, 2017
To Mrs. Shearin and Family:
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Cornelius Williams
November 27, 2017
To Mrs. Shearin and Family. We offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of Rev. Shearin. May the memories of him and his legacy live on in your hearts, minds and spirit. There are no words to ease your pain, but with time and with God we pray the pain will ease. May God continue to bless you and the family.
The Williams Family
November 26, 2017
To the family of Pastor Shearin: Rev. Shearin was quite simply one of the most inspirational people I have met in my career. His profound commitment to serving people, and his determination to leave a legacy that would improve life for people - were inspirational to me. My colleagues and I at Enterprise Community Partners marveled at Pastor Shearin's dedication to learning, late in his career - about what it would take to effectively build affordable housing and a life learning center to serve the community around Israel Baptist Church. And he wanted to do it with integrity and honor. I shed tears at the grand opening of the life learning center because Rev. Shearin reminded me of what it looks like to see a person serve God faithfully. I will miss him. I salute him. I thank God for Rev. Shearin's legacy. I pray God will comfort his family - biological and church family - with a peace that surpasses all understanding. May your grief be grounded in gratitude.
David Bowers, Enterprise Community Partners
Bridget Porter
November 26, 2017
Both Nicholas and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Pastor Shearin. He was kind, gentle and humble and we loved him dearly. He offered prayers many times for the Porter family and we are forever grateful. He will forever be missed. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to Mrs. Shearin and family.
Georgia Robinson
November 26, 2017
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Shearin and the entire family in the loss of Rev. Dr. Shearin. He has meant so much to so many. You'll have so many memories and so many thankful and grateful years. May God Bless and keep you at this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Saunders
November 26, 2017
First Lady Shearin and Family, you have my deepest sympathy on the passing of Dr. Shearin. He will be deeply missed by all whose life he touched. He was an inspiration at our (MMBC'S) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
November 26, 2017
Rest in peace pastor shearin g ford
Geri Feaster-Bethea
November 26, 2017
To the Shearin Family Mrs. Bertha,Felicia, Morris Jr. and all. my heartfelt sympathy to all in the loss of our pastor and friend, his life will forever shine on this hill here in Northeast washington.
my prayers is for the peace of God to comfort you in your time of sadness. remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
November 26, 2017
To Mrs. Shearin and Family. With deepest sympathy in the loss of Rev. Dr. Shearin, Sr. We all have beautiful memories of him. It is hard to find the words to ease your pain. May God continue to bless you and the family.
Sherelene Thomas and Marjorie Powell
Israel Baptist Church
C. MAJOR
November 26, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cynthia Walker
November 26, 2017
To the Shearin Family, May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart. Love Live On! With my heart felt prayers and deepest sympathy.
Linda Wharton Boyd
November 26, 2017
To the family of Rev. Morris Shearin
Needless to say, I and others who were blessed to have known and worked with Trv. Morris Shearin, were saddened to learn of his. Our beloved Rev. Morris Shearin, a warrior and man servant of God, was a towering pillar of love, strength and support in the Washington, DC community. We take comfort in the memories we have of his never-ending willingness to serve, his gentle nature, his infectious smile and his untiring commitment to civil rights and justice for all. To his wife and family, we day thank you for sharing him with us. May God continue to bless you, cover you with His peace and sooth your pain with His abundant love. To God Be the Glory for the life Rev. Shearin lived.
Wesley Porch
November 25, 2017
To Bertha and the Shearin Family, May God Bless and Comfort you during this time of bereavement. Morris will be missed, but not forgotten.
Clara Mayo
November 25, 2017
To the family I offer my deepest sympathy on the loss of a inspirational man-Mt Olive Baptist Church Lewiston NC
Geraldene Freeman Mitchell
November 25, 2017
My condolences to the family sorry for your lost . God Bless you all
Pearlene williams
November 24, 2017
To Mrs. Shearin and family, It has been a long time since Rev. Shearin, along with you and Felicia and Morris,Jr. were with us at Wake Chapel Baptist Church in Raleigh but we still remember and often speak of your family, whom we loved dearly. I am Pearlene (Curtis)Williams, who was the piano player for the church at that time. My gospel group stopped by some years ago and sung a few songs there at Israel and we had a good time. We are so sorry to hear of Rev. Shearin's passing but the works that he did down here on earth truly speaks for him. We all loved him and cherish the memories from Wake Chapel. May God bless you and your family and your church family. On behalf of myself and my family, we love you and God does too.
Margaret Quick
November 24, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Arcelia Gates
November 23, 2017
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Shearin and family. May God bless you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
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