Darrell Eugene "Rusty" Morrison

Darrell Eugene "Rusty" Morrison obituary, Gastonia, NC

Darrell Eugene "Rusty" Morrison

Upcoming Events

Feb

3

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Crestview Baptist Church

1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

3

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Crestview Baptist Church

1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.

Darrell Morrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs on Jan. 31, 2026.
Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 29, 2026 while at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland County to the late Charles Morrison and Jean Hutchins Morrison.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vickie Davis Morrison of the home; son, Landon Morrison and wife, Tosha Morrison; grandchildren, Logan and Tucker Morrison; brothers, Dusty Morrison and Pete Morrison; special uncle, Randy Gantt; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous friends and co-workers; beloved cats.

Rusty was a member at Crestview Baptist Church and a member of Cleveland Masonic Lodge #202, of Shelby, NC. Rusty held multiple positions at Duke Energy stations across their entire service area. He was also an employee of the City of Shelby for a brief period and was currently an employee at Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC. He was a graduate of Crest Senior High School, Shelby, NC.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family, four wheeler racing and dirt racing, fishing, and working in his shop. He was a devoted family man and never met a stranger. He was known for his infectious smile and unwavering kindness and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 03, 2026 at Crestview Baptist Church, 1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152 with Dr. Don Berry officiating and music by Jeremy McSwain. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service. Private burial will be held at a later date.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the Morrison Family/Friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Darrell "Rusty" Eugene Morrison, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs

132 East College Avenue P.O. Box 936, 124 Fairhope Street (Forest City), Shelby, NC 28152

Make a Donation
in Darrell Morrison's name

How to support Darrell's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Darrell Morrison's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Feb

3

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Crestview Baptist Church

1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

3

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Crestview Baptist Church

1090 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby, NC 28152

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.