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Thad Morrison went to be with his Heavenly Father on Christmas Day, 2018. He was 81 years old. Welcoming him there were his beloved wife of 47 years, Louise Bollinger Morrison; his parents, George and Alice Morrison and his six brothers, Pressley Morrison, Buddy Morrison, Hoyt Morrison, Winston Morrison, John T. Morrison and Garry Morrison. Left to cherish his memory here are his son, Jeff Morrison and his wife, Sue; his daughter, Kim Cross and her husband, Tom; grandchildren, Kristina Nance and her husband, Brian, Brittney Morrison, Tanner Cross and Colby Cross; as well as his sister, Mary Ruth Lipe; sisters-in-law, Polly Caskaddon and Carole Morrison and his special and loving friend, Jean Shoffner. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Thad was born in Mooresville, NC, on May 31, 1937. He grew up helping on the family farm and attended Brawley School and graduated from Troutman High School, where he had many stories to tell of the antics he used to get into. He became a rodeo competitor; riding bucking bulls and broncos until breaking both his legs convinced him he’d had enough of that! He went to work for Transco Gas Pipeline (now Williams) at the age of 22 and worked there for 30 years, retiring at the age of 52. He continued to consult with Transco and of course share the lasting friendships he made there. He then began to “dabble” a little in real estate; helping to develop the family farmland in both Mooresville and Troutman into residential neighborhoods, including Morrison Plantation and Morrison Cove, where he lived until his passing. Although never one to brag about it, he loved that his family name was carried on in these neighborhoods and loved to tell stories of how things “used to be” to interested neighbors; even speaking once to his grandson’s, Tanner, 4th Grade Class on the subject. He and Louise were married on January 25, 1959, and were together nearly 47 years, until her death in 2006. In their later years, they began to enjoy traveling often, especially to Alaska. He was a lifelong member of Berea Baptist Church, telling people that he first attended when still in his mother’s womb. He served as a Deacon there over the years and was a member of the Adult Men’s II Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the South Iredell Lion’s Club. All who knew him would agree that Thad had a keen sense of humor and loved to laugh; he was so appreciative of the many friends that visited once he was housebound. He could be tough, but everyone knew his bark was worse than his bite. He was a devoted family man until the very end; wanting to assure that all his family had the perfect Christmas gifts under his tree this year. He will be missed immensely. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Berea Baptist Church, Mooresville, with Rev. Joshua Lathan, Rev. Ralph Sparrow and Rev. Dan Freeman officiating. He will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM, Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the North Carolina Lions Foundation, Camp Dogwood, 7050 Camp Dogwood Dr., Sherrills Ford, NC 28673. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mr. Morrison. Condolences may be made to the Morrison family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Thad Gray Morrison

May 31, 1937 - December 25, 2018