Delbert E. Morrison

Delbert Morrison, born January 5, 1932, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, July 30, 2024 at the age of 92.
A funeral service is planned for 1:30 P.M., Friday, August 2, at New Hope Baptist Church West with Rev. Randy Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Whitt Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers are Steve Thacker, Gary Lowe, Woody Ganis, Caleb Dobrinski, Cayden Dobrinski, and Joe Morris. Honorary pallbearer is Paul Walker.
Born as one of seven children to Walter "W.A." and Allie (Shaw) Morrison, Delbert grew up on the family farm in Boswell, Oklahoma. He graduated from Boswell High School in 1949 and enrolled at Cameron Junior College in September of 1950. He graduated in 1952 with a degree in Agriculture. After working in the oil field for a year, Delbert joined the U.S. Army in 1953 and served 14 months in Korea. After returning from overseas, on July 5, 1955, he married the love of his life, Sue, and together raised their children: Tamera, Jana, Debra, and Kevin. He began selling insurance until 1956 when he enrolled at Oklahoma State University under the GI Bill. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Education in 1959. He also obtained a Master's degree in Trade and Industry Education from OSU as well as an Administrator's Certificate from OU.
Beginning in January 1959, Delbert taught as a science teacher in Marlow School. In July 1959, he was hired as Vocational Agriculture instructor for Empire Public School where he taught for six and one-half years before moving to Duncan in January 1966 to serve as Vocational Agriculture Instructor. He then became the Assistant Director for the Duncan Vo-Tech School in 1967 and served in that capacity until February of 1973 when he was selected as Superintendent of Red River Technology Center.
Delbert was involved in many community activities and groups. He served as President of the Noon Kiwanis club from 1978-1979, the Oklahoma Council of Local Administrators from 1981-1982, and Area Vo-Tech School Administrators from 1981-1982. He was a board member and presently ex-officio member of the Duncan Chamber of Commerce. At the time of his passing, Delbert was a board member of the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals and the Duncan Area Economic Development Foundation. He also belonged to several professional organizations including: American Vocational Association, American Association of School Administrators, Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, and Cooperative Council of School Administrators.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sue; parents, W.A. and Allie; son, Kevin Morrison; an infant daughter; brothers: Vernon Morrison, Eldridge Morrison, W.A. Morrison, Titus Morrison, Jimmy Morrison; sister, Euva Herriage; and son-in-law, Craig Dobrinski.
Survivors include his children: Tamera Thacker and husband Steve, Jana Lowe and husband Gary, Debra Dobrinski-Ganis and husband Woody; grandchildren: Lindsey (Greg) Gouker, Travis (Emily) McRae, Jessica (Blake) McGlocklin, Christen (Chris) Green, Matthew Lowe, Caleb (Jaci) Dobrinski, Cayden Dobrinski, Cari (Jason) Crow, Cory Thacker (Kristy Adams); and great-grandchildren: Davin Hodges, Easton Hodges, Liam McRae, Isla McRae, Allie McGlocklin, Chloe McGlocklin, Christopher Green, Lucas Green, Leah Dobrinski, Lily Dobrinski, Raelyn Crow, Deakon Crow, Kaleb Thacker, and Kellan Thacker. He is also survived by his wife Anna Baker.
Online condolences may be sent at www.whittfh.com.
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