Gaylord L. Morrison Obituary (1929 - 2015)

Gaylord L Morrison, 85 of South Beloit, Illinois, died at 4:35 am, Sunday, March 15, 2015 in his home after a brief illness. He was born December 18, 1929 in Turtle Township, Rock County, Wisconsin, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. and Esther F. (Robinson) Morrison. He married the former Alma E. Johnson in Delavan, Wisconsin on March 20, 1948. Gaylord was a truck driver for Gateway Transportation for over 30 years. Survivors include wife Alma and son Ron (Theresa) Morrison, both of South Beloit, Illinois; daughter Victoria Morrison of Beloit, Wisconsin;11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; brothers Donald Morrison of Austin, Texas, Allen (Dorothy) Morrison of Sharon, Wisconsin and Harold (Sandy) Morrison of Darlington, Wisconsin and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Rosella. Funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 19, 2015 in McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois with Rev. David Meding of Central Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawn Memorial Garden in South Beloit, Illinois. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9:30 am until time of funeral Thursday.