George Foster Morrison Sr., 79, of Long Bottom, Ohio, (Chester Township) passed away at Belpre Landing Rehabilitation in Belpre, Ohio following complications from a recent lawn mower accident injury with his daughter Rita and friend Roger Gaul by his side. He was born on November 27, 1939 son of the late Charles and Margaret (Lindsey) Morrison in Ashtabula, Ohio.
He was a graduate of Chester High School and worked construction throughout his life beginning with Karr Construction in the 1960’s. In the years to follow he traveled the country as a Construction Superintendent building cooling towers for Research-Cottrell. After traveling, he returned to the area working for Wesam Construction and Kinsale Corporation. After retiring, he would tap the maple trees in the winter on the family farm and make maple syrup the old-fashioned way under the label of George’s Sugar Shack. Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He remained active in several local organizations as a member of the Chester Alumni Association as Treasurer, Meigs County IKES, Trustee for the Chester Shade Historical Association and over 46 years as a Master Mason in the Shade River Masonic Lodge 453 as well as being a Honorary Member of Middleport 363, Pomeroy-Racine 164, Harrisonville 411 and Siloam 456.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Foster Morrison, son Terry Lee Morrison and wife Lois Margaret (Root) Morrison.
George is survived by his sons, George Morrison Jr. and Brian (Paula) Morrison; daughter Rita Morrison; grandchildren, Megan Morrison, Britney (Sam Rucker) Morrison and Paul Morrison; great-grandchild Makenna Rucker; longtime special friends Larry and Judy Well and the family dogs who were his faithful companions, Nikki and Barney. Special thanks to the staff of Belpre Landing for their extraordinary care in his final days.
Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11a.m. with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Chester Cemetery.
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Aug. 2019
He was a graduate of Chester High School and worked construction throughout his life beginning with Karr Construction in the 1960’s. In the years to follow he traveled the country as a Construction Superintendent building cooling towers for Research-Cottrell. After traveling, he returned to the area working for Wesam Construction and Kinsale Corporation. After retiring, he would tap the maple trees in the winter on the family farm and make maple syrup the old-fashioned way under the label of George’s Sugar Shack. Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He remained active in several local organizations as a member of the Chester Alumni Association as Treasurer, Meigs County IKES, Trustee for the Chester Shade Historical Association and over 46 years as a Master Mason in the Shade River Masonic Lodge 453 as well as being a Honorary Member of Middleport 363, Pomeroy-Racine 164, Harrisonville 411 and Siloam 456.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Foster Morrison, son Terry Lee Morrison and wife Lois Margaret (Root) Morrison.
George is survived by his sons, George Morrison Jr. and Brian (Paula) Morrison; daughter Rita Morrison; grandchildren, Megan Morrison, Britney (Sam Rucker) Morrison and Paul Morrison; great-grandchild Makenna Rucker; longtime special friends Larry and Judy Well and the family dogs who were his faithful companions, Nikki and Barney. Special thanks to the staff of Belpre Landing for their extraordinary care in his final days.
Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11a.m. with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Chester Cemetery.
News and Sentinel
Aug. 2019
George Foster Morrison Sr., 79, of Long Bottom, Ohio, (Chester Township) passed away at Belpre Landing Rehabilitation in Belpre, Ohio following complications from a recent lawn mower accident injury with his daughter Rita and friend Roger Gaul by his side. He was born on November 27, 1939 son of the late Charles and Margaret (Lindsey) Morrison in Ashtabula, Ohio.
He was a graduate of Chester High School and worked construction throughout his life beginning with Karr Construction in the 1960’s. In the years to follow he traveled the country as a Construction Superintendent building cooling towers for Research-Cottrell. After traveling, he returned to the area working for Wesam Construction and Kinsale Corporation. After retiring, he would tap the maple trees in the winter on the family farm and make maple syrup the old-fashioned way under the label of George’s Sugar Shack. Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He remained active in several local organizations as a member of the Chester Alumni Association as Treasurer, Meigs County IKES, Trustee for the Chester Shade Historical Association and over 46 years as a Master Mason in the Shade River Masonic Lodge 453 as well as being a Honorary Member of Middleport 363, Pomeroy-Racine 164, Harrisonville 411 and Siloam 456.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Foster Morrison, son Terry Lee Morrison and wife Lois Margaret (Root) Morrison.
George is survived by his sons, George Morrison Jr. and Brian (Paula) Morrison; daughter Rita Morrison; grandchildren, Megan Morrison, Britney (Sam Rucker) Morrison and Paul Morrison; great-grandchild Makenna Rucker; longtime special friends Larry and Judy Well and the family dogs who were his faithful companions, Nikki and Barney. Special thanks to the staff of Belpre Landing for their extraordinary care in his final days.
Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11a.m. with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Chester Cemetery.
News and Sentinel
Aug. 2019
He was a graduate of Chester High School and worked construction throughout his life beginning with Karr Construction in the 1960’s. In the years to follow he traveled the country as a Construction Superintendent building cooling towers for Research-Cottrell. After traveling, he returned to the area working for Wesam Construction and Kinsale Corporation. After retiring, he would tap the maple trees in the winter on the family farm and make maple syrup the old-fashioned way under the label of George’s Sugar Shack. Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He remained active in several local organizations as a member of the Chester Alumni Association as Treasurer, Meigs County IKES, Trustee for the Chester Shade Historical Association and over 46 years as a Master Mason in the Shade River Masonic Lodge 453 as well as being a Honorary Member of Middleport 363, Pomeroy-Racine 164, Harrisonville 411 and Siloam 456.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Foster Morrison, son Terry Lee Morrison and wife Lois Margaret (Root) Morrison.
George is survived by his sons, George Morrison Jr. and Brian (Paula) Morrison; daughter Rita Morrison; grandchildren, Megan Morrison, Britney (Sam Rucker) Morrison and Paul Morrison; great-grandchild Makenna Rucker; longtime special friends Larry and Judy Well and the family dogs who were his faithful companions, Nikki and Barney. Special thanks to the staff of Belpre Landing for their extraordinary care in his final days.
Visiting hours for family and friends will be on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6p.m. to 8p.m. with a Masonic Service at 7:45 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11a.m. with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Chester Cemetery.
News and Sentinel
Aug. 2019
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