John Lambreth Morrison

January 13, 1970 - July 21, 2018

Raleigh

John was born on January 13, 1970 to Dr. Robert R Morrison Jr and Margaret M Morrison. He was born with Down Syndrome and a congenital heart defect. The doctors tried to talk his parents into placing him in an institution, but they would have none of that. And because of that decision we were privileged to have John in our lives for 48 years. John went to Enloe High School where he attended special ED classes and graduated in 1991. After Enloe John lived with his parents and eventually moved into a group home in Raleigh where he met 5 of his lifelong friends. John worked at Wake Enterprises and Life Experiences which provided contract service to multiple businesses in the Triangle. He participated in multiple Special Olympic events held in North Carolina and eventually won a Gold Medal for Softball pitching.

John always said he was God's special angel and God has called his special angel home. We will miss John dearly everyday, especially his winning smile, and he will always remain forever in our hearts. We were able to create wonderful memories over the years and it has been a privilege and honor to be his family. In addition to his grandparents, John was preceded in death by his parents Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Morrison Jr, and his brother David S. Morrison. John is survived by his brother, Robert Raymond Morrison III and wife Lorraine of Apex, his sister, Janet M. Turner and husband Vic of Apex, his sister, Leigh M. Walker and husband Greg of Oak Island, two great nieces, two great nephews, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A private family burial will be held at Montlawn Memorial Park. A Celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.montlawn.com/johnmorrison. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Down Syndrome Research program at The Massachusetts General Hospital, add "Down Syndrome Program" in the memo line, and mail it to: Anne Maclean Director of Development Mass General Development Office 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540 Boston, MA 02114 or contact Anne at [email protected] or phone (617) 643-0463.

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Published by The News and Observer on Jul. 24, 2018.

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Janice Walters

September 23, 2024

Morrison family,

I just learned of John-John´s passing and I thought I would reach out. My memories of all of you are from the days at Long Beach...now Oak Island...even though we all were from Raleigh. My family´s beach house was down the street from yours on 77th Street and I have SO many fond memories from those summer days.

I think of all of you often. John-John was a joy and always a bright spirit.

Love,
Janice Stevens Walters
From the Stevens family and the Lee family.
704-281-5651

July 25, 2018

I had the honor of working with John years ago when he was at Wake Enterprise work shop. Always had a smile and happy full of joy. He will always hold a special place in my heart, love you John.
Gwen Kelly, Knightdale NC

Cindy Conway

July 25, 2018

John's Parents you did the right thing by keeping John home and working with him!
What a blessing to have in your life and the life of so many he touched. What a fine
example you are too. Many prayers for peace of heart are being sent your way.
Brad & Cindy Conway

Laura Uzzell

July 24, 2018

I have such wonderful memories of your Family from high school, neighborhood and years of love. I remember when the day Bob called me and said John was born. My thoughts & love are with you all. Laura Uzzell & family

Lynn May

July 24, 2018

All of us at Life Experiences were saddened to hear of John's passing. His bright smile, funny jokes and gentle manner will always be remembered. Although his life was cut short, he packed a lot of joy and love in all the years he had. Prayers for comfort and peace to all his family.

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