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Morris Mebane Obituary
Oct. 7, 1931 - May 4, 2021
Morrison Hawkins Mebane, 89, went home May 4, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. He won that battle: he gets to celebrate the victory with Jesus – and his parents that he so wanted to meet! Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, at First Baptist Church, 5th and Webster, Waco, Texas. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 10, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home, 6101 Bosque Blvd, Waco.
Morris died the way he lived, full of energy and life, always caring about others before himself. Born in Bryan, Texas, he was a graduate of Stephen F Austin High School, Bryan, and of Texas A&M and UT - what a combo! He was an Alumni by Choice at Baylor. He was a pharmacist for 46 years, first at Walgreens, Lake Air Mall; then he owned Medical & Surgical Pharmacy, Tri-Cities Pharmacy in Woodway and Morrison's Gifts, also in Waco. He cared for thousands of prescription customers – and to the day he died, remembered them all.
President of the Texas Pharmacy Association of Waco for many years, Morris also taught Pharmacology at MCC and was a Deacon at First Baptist Church. He and Lucy were avid fans of Baylor Bear basketball – especially the Lady Bears. He was immensely proud of the fact that his namesake and great-uncle, Wade B. Morrison, was co-creator of Dr. Pepper! His extensive collection of tobacco memorabilia was exceeded only by his extensive collection of grandchildren – 21 to be exact.
The love of Morris' life was first and foremost Lucy, his wife of 56 years, with whom he was reunited Tuesday morning; then his 15 grandkids; six and a half great-grandkids; his kids, John Mebane, Susan George and Sally Dickenson; his sister-in-law, Bonnie Mebane; his hairy, four-legged sidekick Rascal; and his friends –way too many to mention, but you know who you are!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 710 N 64th Waco TX 76710, in honor of Lucy.
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Pam Moes
November 29, 2021
Morris was my pharmacist at Tri Cities. I was also a shopper after he retired at Morrison's Gifts. He was such a wonderful man. My sympathy to his lovely family.
Ashley Elston
May 12, 2021
Sending my deepest condolences for my Uncle Morrison. He always had great stories to tell with so much of ours family history. Thank you Uncle Morrison for sharing it with me. You were truly an inspiration for so many.
Helen Pryor
May 12, 2021
I offer my sympathy and my prayers and may God stay close and send His blessings to all of the family.
Danny Avalos
May 10, 2021
John, I'm sorry about the loss of your dad. I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve Rosentreter
May 9, 2021
I was a long time customer at Tri-Cities Pharmacy in Woodway. He introduced me to Bill Kelly & I always seeked their advise when I needed my medicine refilled. He will be missed but never will be forgotten. May God comfort you'll..
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