Gary LeRoy Morrison

Gary LeRoy Morrison obituary

Gary LeRoy Morrison

Gary Morrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bryant Funeral Home - Great Bend on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Gary LeRoy Morrison, 71, passed away August 24, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 6, 1954, in Great Bend to George & Faye (Miller) Morrison, Jr.

Gary's playful heart found joy being around kids but, especially his grandkids. He loved casting a line and going fishing. He enjoyed participating in karaoke, surrounded by friends. There was not a Chuck Norris movie Gary had not seen.

Gary is survived by his sons, Jonathan Morrison of Muskogee, Okla., Ryan Morrison and his significant other Jaqui Smith of Ellinwood, Daniel Morrison of the home; daughter, Susie Morrison of the home; brother, Dennis Morrison, Sr. and his wife Josie of Sand Springs, Okla., George Morrison of Great Bend; grandchildren, Hayley Morrison, Makenzie Morrison, and Wyatt Morrison. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life is pending at this time. Memorials have been designated to The Backyard Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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