Rev. John Edward "Ed" Morrison, 79, of Woodlake, passed peacefully at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 9th.
Born in Roanoke Rapids, July 11, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Tempie Morrison. Ed attended William R. Davie School and graduated in the class of 1960. He went on to do his undergraduate at NC Wesleyan College and earned his Masters of Divinity from Duke University. On February 2nd, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Ivey. After his ordination, the family served many communities in eastern and central North Carolina as a minister in the United Methodist Church. One of Ed's favorite assignments was serving as the Youth Director for the North Carolina Conference. He also was the pastor at the Southern Pines UMC from 1994 –1998 and the Rockingham District Superintendent up until his retirement in 2005. Ed was a natural "people person". He greeted everyone with a warm smile and was known for his wonderful sense of humor. Ed was also known as a great storyteller, making the Word relatable to many. He will be remembered as a strong, but gentle leader and mentor.
Born in Roanoke Rapids, July 11, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Tempie Morrison. Ed attended William R. Davie School and graduated in the class of 1960. He went on to do his undergraduate at NC Wesleyan College and earned his Masters of Divinity from Duke University. On February 2nd, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Ivey. After his ordination, the family served many communities in eastern and central North Carolina as a minister in the United Methodist Church. One of Ed's favorite assignments was serving as the Youth Director for the North Carolina Conference. He also was the pastor at the Southern Pines UMC from 1994 –1998 and the Rockingham District Superintendent up until his retirement in 2005. Ed was a natural "people person". He greeted everyone with a warm smile and was known for his wonderful sense of humor. Ed was also known as a great storyteller, making the Word relatable to many. He will be remembered as a strong, but gentle leader and mentor.
Rev. John Edward "Ed" Morrison, 79, of Woodlake, passed peacefully at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital on Sunday, January 9th.
Born in Roanoke Rapids, July 11, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Tempie Morrison. Ed attended William R. Davie School and graduated in the class of 1960. He went on to do his undergraduate at NC Wesleyan College and earned his Masters of Divinity from Duke University. On February 2nd, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Ivey. After his ordination, the family served many communities in eastern and central North Carolina as a minister in the United Methodist Church. One of Ed's favorite assignments was serving as the Youth Director for the North Carolina Conference. He also was the pastor at the Southern Pines UMC from 1994 –1998 and the Rockingham District Superintendent up until his retirement in 2005. Ed was a natural "people person". He greeted everyone with a warm smile and was known for his wonderful sense of humor. Ed was also known as a great storyteller, making the Word relatable to many. He will be remembered as a strong, but gentle leader and mentor.
Born in Roanoke Rapids, July 11, 1942, he was the son of the late John and Tempie Morrison. Ed attended William R. Davie School and graduated in the class of 1960. He went on to do his undergraduate at NC Wesleyan College and earned his Masters of Divinity from Duke University. On February 2nd, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Norma Ivey. After his ordination, the family served many communities in eastern and central North Carolina as a minister in the United Methodist Church. One of Ed's favorite assignments was serving as the Youth Director for the North Carolina Conference. He also was the pastor at the Southern Pines UMC from 1994 –1998 and the Rockingham District Superintendent up until his retirement in 2005. Ed was a natural "people person". He greeted everyone with a warm smile and was known for his wonderful sense of humor. Ed was also known as a great storyteller, making the Word relatable to many. He will be remembered as a strong, but gentle leader and mentor.
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