Albert Morriss
Run with pic Sat., Sun. and Mon. Albert Edward Morriss Jr., 84, of Newnan GA, died Monday, July 19th, 2010 after suffering a heart attack and battling cancer. He is survived by his three children, Ruth E. Morriss of Lakeside, OR; James W. Morriss of Seattle, WA; Kathleen V. Fudge of Canton, GA; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Fifield Morriss in 1997. Albert was born in Newburg, NY on September 12, 1925, was a member of the United States Navy from 1944-1946; attended the University of Southern California obtaining his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering before beginning his career in the aerospace industry. Albert retired to Newnan, GA in 1989 where he enjoyed traveling, photography, sailing, hiking, and walking his beloved dog Blondie around town and talking to everyone he encountered. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com A memorial service will be held at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan GA on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm. All friends of Albert are welcome to attend. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580
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| From: Stockroom co-workers | Jul 21 2010 2:50PM |
| Kathleen ,Kevin and family You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Sonny, JoAnn, Tammy, Charlene, and Pam | |
| From: Sonya Dean and Marie Neese | Jul 22 2010 12:05AM |
| Kevin, Kathleen and family, Marie and I are truly sorry for the loss of your loved one. We met him at Kevin's graduation party and I remember how much we enjoyed listening to his stories about his work and all the cool things he had done in his life. I could only hope that we all have fond memories to share about our own lives with friends and family like Al did. Sincerely, Sonya and Marie | |
| From: Carol Lee Shankel | Jul 24 2010 8:05AM |
| To the Family of Mr. Morriss, Please know that your father walking his Blondie provided many smiles for passers-by. I always enjoyed seeing him with his dog and would wave to him from my car. He was a Norman Rockwell-like figure who provided, for a brief moment, a respite from the ills of the world. There was just something heart-warming about seeing an elderly gentleman walking his sweet dog. I thank your father for the memories and will miss seeing him in the College Street area of town. I hope Blondie will have a good, new home. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Lee Shankel | |
| From: Dana Gardner | Jul 25 2010 9:19PM |
| To the Family of Al Morriss, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Dana Gardner | |
| From: john Ehrenhard | Jul 26 2010 11:40AM |
To the family of Albert Morriss Jr. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. My wife, Ellen, daughter, Maren, and I lived across the street from Barbara and Al back in 1995-96 on Wesley Street. We were blessed to know both of them. Al Morriss was truly a quiet, elegant gentleman who will be missed in Newnan. Best Regards John Ehrenhard | |
| From: Constance Mills Betts | Jul 26 2010 6:57PM |
| To the Family of Albert E. Morriss Jr. I have known your father since we were in junior high school in Newburgh. I have fond memories of the stories that we talked about when we were young. In the past few years we became reacquainted and I enjoyed our conversations and the few times he visited the area. I attended his class reuinion with him last summer and we had a wonderful time. I'm so happy I went. We saw so many of our "old" friends. It was a great day. I would like to extend my condolences to his entire family. He spoke so highly of all of you. I know you will miss him dearly. With sympathy, Connie Mills Betts | |
| From: Marie Swope | Jul 27 2010 6:21AM |
| my family Steve, Marie, Jennifer and Matt lived on the corner of Wesley and College Street. My children took piano lessons from your mother. One day when my son was about 9 years old, he called me at work and said "don't worry mom, Mrs. Morriss said we would have my piano lesson later." He told me it was more important to help pull a small abondoned puppy out from under a car and help bath her. She was completely covered in oil. that little dog is Blondie. She was a good friend to our dog Guiness. Mr. Morriss will be missed. sincerely Marie and Steve Swope | |
| From: Tony Rismondo | Jul 30 2010 10:39AM |
| Kevin, Kathleen, & Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I met Al at Kevin’s graduation party and remember having a wonderful conversation with him. He was a remarkable person. Please accept my condolences. Tony | |