Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home

June 8, 2005

Newark, Ohio


Robert 'Bob' Denzil Morrison, 88

NEWARK - Robert "Bob" Denzil Morrison, 88, of Newark died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at his residence. He was born March 8, 1917, in Hopewell Township to the late Charles Ray and Lilly May (McInturf) Morrison.

Mr. Morrison retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He had also been employed at Owens Corning Fiberglas and Licking Gate Company. He was a member of the Mount Carmel Christian Union Church, Madison Grange, Hanover Chapter No. 220 OES, New Home Lodge F&AM, Licking County Shrine Club and Senior Shriners of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gladys Eileen (Roley) Morrison, whom he married Feb. 21, 1943; nephews, Larry (Kathy) Morrison, Charles Ray (Mary) Morrison, both of Newark; step sister-in-law Helen Kreager of Newark; step nieces Patricia (Ralph) Wills of Newark and Judy Painter of Hebron; several great- nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Herman Morrison; stepbrothers Russell Franklin Kreager and Roy Kreager; stepsister Hazel Hoy; and nephew, Jerry Lee Morrison.

Funeral services for Mr. Morrison will be held Friday, June 10, 2005, at 1:30 p.m. in the Newark Chapel of Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home with Pastor Carol Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Calling hours will be observed Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home, 1850 W. Main St., Newark. Eastern Star services will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. and Masonic Services at 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 774, Newark, Ohio 43058.

Rowley/Roley Data

Gladys Eileen (Roley) Morrison Unknown
 

Contributed by Barbara Grenier


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