Roger L. Morrison Sr.

Roger L. Morrison Sr. obituary, Saginaw, MI

Roger L. Morrison Sr.

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Sep

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church

4020 E Tatham Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601

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Sep

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church

4020 E Tatham Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601

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Roger Morrison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Guinn Family Funeral Homes - Birch Run Chapel on Aug. 30, 2025.

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MORRISON, Roger Sr. – of Birch Run, age 84, died peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his residence. Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Lighthouse Baptist Church - 4020 E. Tatham Rd., in Saginaw. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Lighthouse Baptist Church mission.

Roger was born May 15, 1941, in Nashville, Michigan, to the late John and Jennie (Nettleton) Morrison. He honorably served in the United States Army and retired from the railroad after 20 years of employment. On July 6, 1963, Roger married the love of his life and best friend, Patricia Mader, and together they shared 62 years of marriage. He and Patricia are faithful members of the Lighthouse Baptist Church. Roger enjoyed woodworking in his younger years and later in life he found solace in keeping up with his flower gardens. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching western movies and always made time to read his bible. Above all, Roger loved his family dearly and cherished his time spent with them. He will be dearly missed.

Roger is forever remembered by: Wife, Patricia Morrison; Children: Roger Morrison, Jr., Patrick (Dawn) Morrison, Sr., and Gene (Amy) Morrison; Grandchildren: William, Patrick Jr., Jon, Brandon (Brittany), Jesse, and Nicholas; Great Grandchildren: Dominick, Kayden, and Londyn; Bonus Grandchildren: Devan and his family and Keegan and his family; Several nieces, nephews, extended family, and wonderful friends. Roger was preceded in death by: Parents, John and Jennie; his step-father Myron Moist; and his 12 Siblings.

O'Guinn Family Funeral Home

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989-624-9342

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Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church

4020 E Tatham Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Service

11:00 a.m.

Lighthouse Baptist Church

4020 E Tatham Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601

Send Flowers