Ralph Morrison, 86, of 1128 Meadow Road, Eden, went to his heavenly home at Rockingham County Hospice Home on Saturday May 19, 2012. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Tuesday at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Dan View Cemetery with the local Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard performing the Military Rites.
Mr. Morrison was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was born September 1, 1925 in Spray, NC to the late Homer Moier Morrison and Lillian Ore Morrison. He served during WWII in the US Navy on board the USS Wisconsin Battleship and wittnessed the signing of the peace treaty as Japan surrendered in the Pacific. He was a member of El Bethel Presbyterian Church where he was a past elder, and was a self employed Auto Dealer, properties manager and magistrate.
Preceding him in death along with his parents was brother, Millard Morrison and son-in-law, Danny Dunovant.
Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Edna Furches Morrison of the home; daughter, Sara Morrison Dunovant of Eden; grandson, Morgan Dunovant of Eden; brother, Revell Morrison and wife Betty of Graham; special pet, Joey and numerous neices and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorial contributions may be made to El Bethel Presbyterian Church , 2515 Price Road, Eden,NC 27288
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
My sincere sympathy to the Morrison family. May God hold you in the palm of His hands. Pauline Moore
Pauline Moore
It was with great pleasure that I had the opportunity to provide care for Mr. Morrison during his short stay at Morehead Nursing Center. I pray that the Lord will wrap his loving arms around this family and deliver his love and bring comfort to their grief during this time. Please know that you all are in my prayers. In God's Love; Tammy Daves
Tammy Daves RN
We will miss Ralph so much. I will always remember the family gatherings at Aunt Lillian's many, many years ago. Since Ralph was known for his humor, we always knew we'd be teased about our "boyfriend" at the time. Edna, Sarah and Morgan, we love you and will hold you up in our prayers. May the Lord strengthen you as only He can do at this time. I am thankful for Ralph's life and am very grateful to have been a part of the family over all these years. Love, Donna
Donna S. Johnson
Sara and Morgan, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father and papa. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Kevin Kyle
I was so sorry for your loss. As a child, I have some fond memories of him. I remember him chauffering us around. Going to VBS. And what big girls that I thought we were riding in that little Corvair car. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Becky Saunders Warf
Becky Warf
Sara my heart goes out to you and your family.It's hard but with God in your life you will get the strength you need to get through.You are in my thoughts and prayers.Love,Pam
Ray&Pam Lewis
Dear Edna, Sara and Morgan, we are so sorry for your loss. Hope you find comfort in your memories.
ernie & lavonne hunter
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Born: Tuesday Sep 1, 1925
