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William Morrison Obituary
October 28, 1939 - July 22, 2023
Louisburg, North Carolina - William Lloyd "Bill" Morrison, 83, of Louisburg, passed away early Saturday morning.
Bill was the son of the late Williams John Morrison and Dorothy Lloyd Morrison. He grew up in Asheville and graduated from Lee Edwards High School. He was the entertainment editor with The News & Observer newspaper in Raleigh and then retired with the Franklin County Public Library. He was a 1961 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a degree in journalism and then served his country in the United States Army.
A graveside service will be held at the Morrison family plot at Riverside Cemetery in Asheville, NC at a later date.
Bill is survived by his life partner, Billy Farmer.
Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg,
www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.
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Connee Adams Hudson
January 8, 2024
I have just learned of Bill´s passing. I´m so sorry to hear this. Bill´s mother, Dorothy was my godmother . I loved her dearly. The last time I spoke with Bill was just after my mom´s passing.
Bridgette A. Lacy
July 31, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill Morrison. What a wonderful spirit. We worked together at the News & Observer. He was a beautiful writer and film and theater critic. He was also a great friend. He had a great sense of humor. He was a great storyteller and loved flowers, plants and dogs. He hosted the best Christmas parties and knew how to cheer a friend up. I'll always treasure surprising him for his birthday with a feast of foods at his house. We ate, laughed and enjoyed his company. I love you Bill. Billie, I hope you'll be okay. Bridgette
Ellender Mills
July 30, 2023
Truly a very talented man who enjoyed music and passed it on to others during his life time. My children had the pleasure of knowing him through Billy Farmer in band many years ago. Thanks to you two music still plays a big part in their lives. May you find comfort in the days to come that memories shared will still be alive for us. Ellendr Mills
Anne (Twiggs) Russell
July 30, 2023
As N&O entertainment editor (Goings On, Anne Twiggs) I knew Bill Morrison (before his beard), who succeeded me as entertainment editor. Sorry to see him go.
Ashley B.
July 26, 2023
I'm really going to miss Bill. I worked with him at the Franklin County Library. He always had such interesting stories and a great sense of humor.
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