 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas   On Saturday, May 30, 2020 Donald Lloyd Morrison, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at the age of 78. Don was born on September 28, 1941 in Sherman, Texas, son of Jessie and Roy Morrison. He attended a trade school in Dallas, Texas where he received a degree as a machinist. He worked for Texas Instruments in Sherman, Texas for 40 years as a Tool and Die maker. Don was a veteran of the United States Army. On August 11, 1966 he married his beloved wife, Barbara Morrison, of Sherman. During their 53 years of marriage, they raised 2 children, Gary Don Morrison and Michelle Renee Chapman. Don had a passion for fast, classic cars, especially Corvettes. One of his proudest achievements was when he was awarded the NCRS (National Corvette Restoration Society) Award, naming him an official NCRS judge. This was awarded after countless hours and years of study. He was a perfectionist in his trade. He was an avid drag racer up until last year. He loved to go to his shop and work meticulously on a project and listen to old time country music. He was a quiet man unless the conversation was about cars, and then watch out! Don was a highly intelligent man whose children give full credit for helping them through high school and college mathematics. Don and Barbara were loyal members of the Luella First Baptist Church since 1984. Don was preceded in death by his parents, He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his two children, Gary and Michelle; son-in-law, Brian; his sister, Pat Boess; brother-in-law, Bo Boess; his 5 grandchildren: Shelby Baio and husband, Luke; Hayden Phelps and wife, Sierra; Justin Morrison and wife, Claire; Landon Chapman and Chesny Chapman. Don had 3 great-grandchildren: Evan, Carolyn and Grace Baio. He leaves behind his best friend and cousin, Ronnie Adams and wife, Darlene; and very special nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A graveside service was held Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020 at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman. Flowers or donations may be sent to Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2020 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |