Morrison, George M.

Passed: 1914-08-25

Age: 63

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1914-08-28

Information: George M. Morrison, former assessor of Jackson county, died at noon Tuesday at the home of his son, Holly Morrison, near Leon, West Virginia, of complication of diseases, age 63.  Mr. Morrison had been a cripple during the last twenty years of his life, resulting from a fall.  Deceased is survived by two sons, Rufus and Holly Morrison, and one daughter, Mrs. E. D. King.  Following services at the Rockcastle Church, the remains were interred in the Sayre cemetery.   [Sept. 4, 1914].  George M. Morrison was born November 7, 1852, being the second son of Leroy S. and Annie E. Morrison, deceased.  He was converted on the 11th day of March 1871 and united with the United Brethren Church under the labors of Rev. E. Stutler by whom he was baptized by immersion.  He remained a faithful member of this church until his death.      He was married to Sarah E. Parsons, who survives him, on the 25th day of February 1875 by Rev. W. H. Harrison.  To this union were born three children:  one daughter, Laura, and two sons, Holly V. and Rufus T. Morrison.  He received an injury July 4, 1893, from which he never recovered.  A favorite text suggested as a basis at his funeral service will be found in Rev. 14-13.  The following hymns were suggested by him, ""Nearer My God to Thee"", ""Jesus, Lover of My Soul"", ""O Sing to Me of Heaven"", and ""The Uncloudy Day.""  He talked of his departure with perfect coolness as if he were soon to go on a pleasant journey, gave directions as to his funeral and chose his pallbearers.      His ancestors came from Scotland some time before the Revolutionary War and settled in Pennsylvania.  Afterwards one branch of his family moved to Virginia and settled near where the city of Winchester now stands.  Later his grandparents removed to Greenbrier county and about 1845 moved to Jackson county.  (This was dictated by him in his last illness).  Brother Morrison answered the last call on the 25th day of August 1914, aged 61 years, 9 months and 18 days.  He was laid to rest in the Rockcastle Cemetery after funeral services by Rev. Carder on the 26th day of August 1914.  Let us emulate his virtues and strive to live on that we may meet him beyond the river.  [written by Tilden Parsons]   (McIntyre)