Richard William Morrison, age 76, of Orient, Illinois, formerly of Iuka, Illinois passed away at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Marion.
Richard was a veteran of the United States Army where he served for 2 years, stateside, during Vietnam. He was a jack of all trades and could fix just about anything. He worked in construction, electrical, plumbing, welding, and various other types of work. Richard was also a tower guard for the Joliet State Prison. He was a member of the Masons, serving in Iuka, Illinois. He loved hunting and fishing, riding his side by side UTV, mowing, and target practicing. He was known to be an excellent shot.
Cremation will be accorded. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the VA Medical Center hospice care wing in Marion, Illinois. For more information or to leave an online condolence for the family visit www.crainsonline.com.
He was born on October 30, 1944, in Iuka, Illinois to William Edgar and Leota Ethel (Fear) Morrison.
Richard is survived by 4 children, Sherry (Brent) Simpson of Orient, IL, Michael (Denae) Morrison of Xenia, IL, Jennifer (Mark) Miller of Wayne City, IL and Dustin (Fiancé Dani) of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren, David Villalobos Jr., Ashley Villalobos, Kalee Davis, Jase Riggs, Madison Morrison, Whitney Morrison, Brayden Morrison, Luke Miller, Tiffany Borgman, Shayla Miller, and Isaiah Miller; 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Gladys Flo Morrison; Parents; Siblings, Bobby Joe Morrison and Sharron Ann Morrison; and his beloved companion, Artie the dog.
