Morrison, John F.

Passed: 1904-06-13

Age: 27

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Death Notice: 1904-06-15

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Information: JOHN MORRISON BREATHES HIS LAST - John F. Morrison, whose illness of consumption had been mentioned in these columns, passed away at Braidentown, Fla. at 10 o'clock Tuesday night.  He was a son of 'Squire G. P. Morrison, 27 years old, and a genial, popular young man, unmarried.  His illness covered a period of three or four years.  He went to Florida last November and experienced a temporary improvement in his condition from the change of climate.  The improvement did not continue long, however.  His father returned home this spring, leaving the son under the care of his brother, Homer.  Miss Dollie Morrison, a sister, left for his bedside Saturday morning in obedience to a telegram and was with him when the end came.  She left with the remains at 3 yesterday afternoon and is expectly here Friday evening or Saturday forenoon.  Interment will be made at the Pleasant Valley graveyard, Grass Lick.  John was a long and patient sufferer.  Peace to his ashes   JOHN MORRISON LAID TO REST - The remains of John F. Morrison arrived from Braidentown, Florida, Saturday evening, accompanied by a brother and sister, Mr. Homer Morrison and Miss Morrison.  Messrs. W. L. and Edgar Morrison of Clendenin and Mr. Leon Morrison of St. Louis, brothers, were here for the funeral services, which took place Sunday afternoon at the Pleasant Valley Baptist church.  An immense crowd was in attendance.