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Jay Morrison Obituary
Farmland - Jay Morrison, 61, of Farmland, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
Jay was born April 18, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Lewis and Mary Jane (Weems) Morrison. He graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1974 and married Deb Yates on May 29, 1976. Jay and Deb had previously owned J&D Trucking and Excavating and he currently worked for Culy Contracting. Jay loved to work and was a hard worker. Jay enjoyed dirt bikes and was a motocross racer in his earlier years. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time at his cabin in Switzerland County, Indiana. Jay's family was his pride and joy and nothing was dearer to him than his time with them, especially his grandchildren.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of nearly 42 years, Deb Morrison; three children, Josh Morrison (Brittany Pryor), Jeremy Morrison (wife Jessica), and Jessie Morrison; seven grandchildren, Jayce Morrison, Faith Pryor, Allie, Dominick, and Olivia Morrison, Mason Jones, and Bryan and Brance Morrison; three sisters, Vickie Clevenger (husband Alan), Judy Huddleston, and Becky Thornburg (husband Lew); and several dear nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mary Jane Morrison; brother, James "Jimmy" Morrison; sister, Diane Stine; and his mother and father-in-law, Larry and Ginny Yates.
Jay will be cremated and his ashes scattered on his property in Switzerland County. Jay's family will have a reception in his memory at the Morrison home in Farmland at a later date.
Jay's family would like to thank the 5th floor oncology nurses, cancer center nurses, hospice nurses, and quad med nurses for their compassionate care they provided to Jay.
Share a memory of Jay and leave your condolences at www.gantfuneralhomes.com
The Gant and Miller families are honored to celebrate Jay's life with his family and community.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jay Morrison
April 13, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Sincerely, Steve and Regina Thornburg
Lisa (Morrison) Roberts
April 11, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Jay and I were cousins. I have many good memories of all our cousins coming to his house (his mom and Dads at the time) on a weekend for cookouts.
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robin Petersen
April 10, 2018
Debbie,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I think back to the days of when you and Jay first started dating and how fast the time has passed. He was a great man & will be fondly remembered. Keep your memories close & remember Jay will always be watching over you.
Love you Debbie,
Robin Petersen (& Gloria)
Robin Petersen
April 10, 2018
Debbie,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I think back to the days of when you and Jay first started dating and how fast the time has passed. He was a great man & will be fondly remembered. Keep your memories close & remember Jay will always be watching over you.
Love you Debbie,
Robin Petersen (& Gloria)
Becky Gaines
April 10, 2018
Debbie, hated to hear about Jay. He was a good man and he loved you and the kids. We had many good times and we will always remain friends. My heart is with you and your family.
Monroe Central
April 10, 2018
Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences from the Monroe Central Alumni Association.
steve Wilburn
April 10, 2018
I met Jay 50 years ago when we rode the same school bus to MC. He was as honest and straight forward as they come. I always thought of him as a good guy and a friend.
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