Morrison, James William

Passed: 1936-11-28

Age: 76

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1936-12-04

Information: Death came to J. W. Morrison, well known farmer of Lockhart, about 7 o'clock last Saturday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. L. Andrews, of Parkersburg, where he had been visiting for the past few weeks.  He was 76 years of age and one of the county's outstanding citizens.  Mr. Morrison had been ill for the past two months and had gone to Parkersburg for treatment and was staying at the home of his daughter.  Members of the family said that complications caused his death.  He was born in Noble county, Ohio, and lived there until he was 17 years of age and then came to Lockhart with his parents and remained in that community for the remainder of his life, a section of the county which for the most part was settled by folks who came from Noble county.  He was married to Rebecca Ott, who preceded him in death 13 years ago.  Surviving are the following children:  Mrs. J. C. Lockhart, of Radnor, Ohio, Mrs. Andrews, at whose home he died, G. N. Morrison and H. L. Morrison, both of Lockhart; and a brother and sister, Mr. Elisha Morrison, of Lockhart and Mrs. Phoebe Wickham, of Caldwell, Ohio.  The funeral services were held at the Lockhart church on Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock and a large number of neighbors and friends were present to pay their respects to a man who had lived in and been a part of the community for nearly 60 years. [4 Dec 1936]      James William Morrison, son of Joseph and Margaret Morrison, departed this life November 28, 1936, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Andrews, at Parkersburg, W. Va.  James was born in Noble county, Ohio, November 26, 1860. Age at death, 76 years and 2 days.  He was united in marriage October 1, 1884 to Rebecca E. Ott and to this union six children were born, Mrs. Bessie Lockhart and George N. Morrison, of Radnor, Ohio, Mrs. Bertha Andrews, of Parkersburg, and Harold Morrison, of Sandyville; one brother, Elisha Morrison, of Lockhart, and one sister, Phoebe Wickham, of Caldwell, Ohio.  He leaves 15 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.  His wife and two children preceded him to the great beyond.  Mr. Morrison was converted in early life and held to his faith till death.  He was a member of the Lockhart Chapel.  Mr. Morrison was always kind and a willing neighbor in time of need.  His last years were enjoyed visiting with his neighbors.  Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. December 1st at Lockhart Chapel church by the pastor, Rev. Simmons, assisted by A. F. Ball, and burial was in the Maddox cemetery.  [11 Dec 1936]  [Betty Kessel McIntyre obit collection]