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Emerson R. Morrison
Worthington
Emerson Reid Morrison, 87, of Worthington, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at
Meadow Lake Manor, Sugarcreek Township. He was born Oct. 10, 1921, in Timblin,
Jefferson County. He was the husband of Mary Marjorie "Marge" Morrison, who died
in 2003, and son of the late Ralph and Gwennie (Davis) Morrison. Reid and Marge
had four children, three of which died at or soon after birth. Reid was a truck
driver, railroad worker and a heavy equipment operator for several local firms
prior to his retirement. He worked for the Graff-Kittanning Clay Products and
various local mining companies. Reid was a World War II veteran, having served
in the Army from 1944 through 1946 in the Pacific. He served successively in the
Philippines and with the occupation forces in Japan. He was discharged as a
staff sergeant with the Combat Infantryman's Badge and several campaign ribbons.
Reid was a member of the Craigsville Methodist Church, a past member of the
Worthington Lions Club and a longtime member of the American Legion. He had
served as the post commander of the Worthington American Legion Post 828, county
commander and district vice commander of American Legion District 27. He was
also a member of the American Legion Honor Guard for Armstrong County for many
years. He was a dedicated patriot who loved his country. Surviving are his
daughter, Gwennie, married to Frank Williams, of Hanover, Md.; four
grandchildren, Pamela Armstrong, of Pittsburgh, Randy Williams, of Chesapeake,
Va., Michael Williams, of Florence, S.C., and Jeffrey Williams, of Crofton, Md.;
11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters. Reid's sister,
Margaret Thompson, and his brothers, William, David, Leroy and Samuel, are
deceased. He also had an infant brother who died six days after birth. Several
nieces and nephews survive. His surviving brothers-in-law are the Rev. Earl
Watterson, of Worthington, and Clarence Watterson, of Manorville. His
sister-in-law, Emma Jean Buzzard, lives in Cape Coral, Fla. Friends will be
received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the F. DUANE SNYDER FUNERAL HOME
in Worthington. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
with additional visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment in
Worthington Presbyterian Cemetery |
