Gary Richard Morrison, Sr. of St. Clair, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 67 years and 11 days. He was born August 12, 1947 in St. Louis, MO to the late Lennie Richard Morrison and Alma Hill Morrison. Gary was united in marriage on December 24, 1966 in Ironton, Missouri to Iness Jill Miller and to this union two children were born.

Gary was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Robertsville, MO and a member of the Masonic Lodge of St. Clair, MO. He always enjoyed road trips and camping, antiques, old cars and reading in his spare time. Gary honored his country by serving in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972 and was stationed in Thailand. For many years, he enjoyed making a living by being an antiques dealer.

Gary will be sadly missed by his wife of forty-seven years, Iness Jill Morrison; one son, Gary Richard Morrison Jr. and wife Vivian of Union, MO; one daughter, Laura Gail Morrison of Astoria, NY; one brother in-law, Darrel Miller and wife June of Arcadia, MO: and sister in-law Reba Lambert and husband Ira of Imboden, MO; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennie Morrison and Alma Morrison.

The Family received friends from 5:00 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2014 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. George H. Fulgham, Jr. officiating. Special music of "Old Rugged Cross", "What A Day that Will Be" and "I'll Fly Away" was played on piano by Denett Whitford. Funeral rites VFW Post 5468 and American Legion 177 both of Eureka, MO was given Thursday evening,

Committal prayer and burial were held at Freeman Cemetery at Cherryville, MO. Full military services were given by the U.S. Army.

Honored to be casket bearers were Gary Morrison, Jr., Vernon Elders, Claude Morrison, Ray Morrison, Walter Wiseman and Gary Calverd.

The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.