James Arnold Morrison Sr.

March 30, 2017

James Arnold Morrison Sr 93. passed away Thursday, March 30th at St. Luke's  Hospital after a brief illness.  Born February 22, 1924 in Toledo, OH to George and Marguerite (nee Gill) Morrison, he was raised in St. Louis, MO and graduated from Vashon High School class of 1943.  He was a WWII Army veteran who served with the 4th Battallion in New Guinea and the Phillipines.   He was honorably discharged in 1946 and attended Stowe's Teacher College in St. Louis and Ohio University.   James was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 30 years, retiring in 1983 as a Group Leader. He was a member of Warren A.M.E. Church, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and The American Legion.  His Masonic affiliations included:  Past Master of Composit Lodge 108, Free and Accepted Masons Prince Hall; Past Commander-in-Chief St. Matthews Consistory 24 AASR Prince Hall Affiliation  and Grand Inspector General 33rd Degree of St. Matthews Consistory 24. James is survived by his wife of 67 years, Juanita (Carter); his brother, Robert Morrison; his children Patricia (Paul) Taylor, Marguerite (Gordon) Dumas, Valerie Pferrer, and Yvonne (Preston, Sr.) Hawkins; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.  Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc. 572 Nebraska Avenue, Toledo OH will host visitation on Friday, April 7, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. followed by Masonic services from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be at Warren A.M.E. Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd, Toledo, OH on Saturday, April 8 with family hour from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 P.M. officiated by Rev.Dr Otis J. Gordon. www.dalefh.com