Edward Insley Morrison, Jr.

Services celebrating the life of Mr. Edward Insley Morrison, Jr. of Pollock, La. will be held at First Baptist Church, Pollock, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00AM, with Reverend Brian Gunter, Reverend Jacob Vollm, Reverend Nick Taylor and Reverend Eddie Douglas officiating.

Visitation will be held Tuesday June 28 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville and on Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Pollock from 8:30AM until the time of the service with burial to follow at Pollock Cemetery.

Edward Insley Morrison Jr. was born April 28, 1931 in Selma, La. and was preceded in death by his father, Edward Insley Morrison Sr., his mother Bama Lee Barrett Morrison, his sister Timonee Morrison Thompson, son in law, Richard P. Smith, Jr. and grandson Joseph Barrett Morrison. Mr. Morrison entered the gates of heaven Saturday June 25, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Morrison is survived by his wife of 66 years Jane Granger Morrison, and children Deborah Morrison Coe and husband Frank J. Coe, Edward Insley Morrison III and wife Tamara Knapp Morrison, and Donna Morrison Smith.

He is also survived by nine grandchildren including Merideth Coe Johnston, James B. Coe, Jannan Coe Bland (Scott), Edward Blake Morrison (Liz), Insley Shea Morrison Smith, Ashley Smith Linnell (Daniel), Sarah Smith Clair (Mathew), Richard Lucas Smith, and Hannah Smith Vollm (Jacob).

He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Morrison was a long time educator in Grant Parish where he taught school at Colfax and Pollock for many years. He was also the Principal at Pollock Elementary School. He was a graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute (ULL), Northwestern State University and received his teaching certification at Louisiana College.

Mr. Morrison was a faithful servant of his Savior, Jesus Christ and lived his salvation every day. At First Baptist Church he was a Deacon, taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir and was the head of the Building Committee leading the construction of the Pearl Harper O’Quinn Family Life Center.

Mr. Morrison was very active in many organizations where he served his church and community. He participated in building churches around the country for 20 years with Campers on Mission. In his younger years he was also Boy Scout leader and a Town Alderman in Pollock.

Mr. Morrison enjoyed fishing and hunting in his leisure time and never met a fish he didn’t like. For many years he kept a camp at Toledo Bend that he and his wife enjoyed immensely. They loved sharing the camp with the grandchildren who all learned to fish with their Papaw.

Mr. Morrison also enjoyed woodworking although he claimed he did it “Just for Jane”. The grandchildren benefitted from his wood working as he built them special items that they cherish to this day.

Insley Morrison was a dedicated and devoted family man who loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face. His perfect day was doing nothing more than visiting with the “grands and greats” and watching them play. He was totally devoted to his wife Jane and spent every possible moment with her by his side enjoying his family.

Pallbearers for Mr. Edward Insley Morrison, Jr. will be grandsons: James Coe, Blake Morrison, Mathew Clair, Daniel Linnell, Rev. Jacob Vollm, Scott Bland, Chance DeBusk, and Cameron Morrison.

Honorary Pallbearers will include grandson Luke Smith and brothers in law Harold Granger and Phillip Granger along with the Deacons of First Baptist Church Pollock.

His family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to church family and other friends who have provided care, companionship, assistance and prayers.

A very special “thank-you” to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff for their compassion and care during his illness and in his final days.

Persons choosing to give memorial donations in lieu of flowers are kindly asked to make their donations to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church, Pollock, 7956 Ridge St, Pollock, LA 71467.