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Dave Morrissey Obituary
June 23, 1939 - March 6, 2012
ANDERSON, SC
Joseph David Morrissey, age 72, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at his home.
Born in Bethlehem, PA, Dave was a graduate of Valley Forge Military School and Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He served 5 years as a Marine Corps Aviator receiving the rank of Captain. He was an airline pilot for TWA retiring after 30 years of service. He was the founding person for the Marine Corps League in Anderson, SC. He was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Kay; his children: Kristin, Scott and his wife, Tamara, Ginger and her husband, Rob, and Tim and his wife, Katherine; brother, Jim; grandchildren: Brittany, Blake, Ali, Tyler, Jackson, Tess, Reed, Jacob, Dallas, and Michael; and a great-granddaughter, Jaelynn Kay.
He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene James Morrissey, Sr. and Flora Elizabeth Johnson Morrissey, and a brother, Mike.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 10:00 am at St. John's United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dan Batson officiating. A Committal Service will be held at MJ "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 10:00 am, with Military Honors provided by the Upstate Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church Heritage Fund, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
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March 9, 2012
On Monday, we lost one of our best friends. We will never forget all of the fond Wyomissing memories. Dave and Kay were always the greatest and most loving couple, with wonderful, exceptional kids. Kay (and children), our thoughts are with you at this time. Always remember the good times.
Jack & Sandy Prutzman
Pat Eidson
March 9, 2012
Kay, my prayers are with you and your family. I always thought you Dave made the perfect couple. Dave was always patience when all the girls got together for lunch at your home. God will be with you and your family as He always has been. Love you Kay.
Your Sister in BC and Christ,
March 8, 2012
GOD HAS CALLED A GREAT MARINE AND SPECIAL FRIEND HOME
SEMPER FI MY BUDDY
HARRY
Bill James
March 8, 2012
Tim and Kathyrn, Our prayers are with you and the Morrissey family as you say goodbye to your Dad. I feel blessed to have met him. Celebrate his life. This is just a part of his journey. Billy, Anne and Willie.
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