Ralph Russell Morrison Jr

Ralph Russell Morrison Jr obituary, Saginaw, MI

Ralph Russell Morrison Jr

Ralph Morrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fischer Family Funeral Services - Saginaw on Feb. 9, 2026.
Ralph Russell Morrison Jr was born on September 23, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan to Ralph Morrison and Helen Morrison. He passed away on February 7, 2026. After Ralph and Sharon were married, they settled in their hometown of Saginaw to raise their family. The Morrison's enjoyed hanging out together, traveling and spending time at the family cabin at Lake 13 in Farwell. Ralph had a lifelong love of water and motor sports and shared that with his family. He retired from General Motors.

Growing up in Saginaw he had a group of great buddies, some of whom he maintained friendships with throughout his life. He has continued to make new friends and was a favorite of the residents and staff of his retirement village. He took great pride in being able to help people out and did so until his last days.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Sharon Morrison and his son, David Morrison. He leaves behind his daughter, Lori (Doug) Cowman and son, Paul (Ronda) Morrison, and his grandchildren Jake Griffus, Jessica Griffus and Joab Griffus, Mariah (Darryl) Johns, Elizabeth Morrison, Jaime Cowman, Claire Cowman, Madelyn Morrison, Ethan Morrison and many great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Beverly (Barry) Peters, nephews and niece.

The family is holding a private celebration of Ralph's life.

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