Benny Morrison

Lugnbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home - Langley - 918-782-4400..... Benny Carrol Morrison, 79, born to the late August and Velma Morrison on October 14, 1935 in Indianola, Oklahoma, passed away February 27, 2015 in Joplin, Missouri. Benny grew up on a farm in Indianola, OK where they grew cotton, peanuts and corn. He had an older brother Vernon Morrison and two sisters, Janice Cuzalina and Shirley Vincent. They often reminisced about the long days in the cotton fields picking cotton and shaking peanuts. He told us of simpler times where spending time with family and playing cards kept them entertained and together. He would often speak fondly of his mother Velma, whom he said was up before dawn and to bed long after everyone else. He said she was the glue that held his family strong. Benny was a veteran of the US Navy. He served as a torpedo man on the Remora SS-487 from 1952 - 1960 during the Korean War. After leaving the service, he followed in his fathers footsteps becoming a member of the Free Masons. He moved to the Tulsa area where he pursued a long career as an Automotive Paint and Body Technician. In 1990, Benny retired and moved to Afton, OK to pursue his dream of living on Grand Lake. He spent many years boating, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends, enjoying what the lake life had to offer. His children and grandchildren will carry many fond memories of time spent with him at the lake. Benny is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jill Morrison of Afton, OK.; son, Sid Morrison and wife, Danette of Claremore, OK.; stepson, Joel Redfern of Phoenix, AZ.; Stepdaughter Jaimee Lewis and husband, Robert, of Keifer, OK.; granddaughter, Shelbi Loftin and husband, Trevor of Claremore, OK.; grandson, Chase Morrison and wife, Jenna, of Colorado Springs, CO.; grandson, Nicholas Morrison of Claremore, OK.; great-granddaughter, Aria Kate Morrison of Colorado, Springs, CO.; great-grandson, Kasen Loftin of Claremore, OK.; brother, Vernon Morrison and wife, Nikki, of Tulsa, OK.; sister, Janice Cuzalina and husband, Frank of McAlester, OK.; sister, Shirley Vincent and husband Lenn of Haymarket, VA.; as well as a host of loving cousins, nieces and nephews. The service celebrating Benny's life will be at 11am, Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home, 13163 OK Hwy 28, Langley, OK. A luncheon will be held at the family home following the service. Online condolences may be made at www.honoringmemories.com

Service Details

Saturday, March 14th, 2015 11:00am, Luginbuel South Grand Lake Funeral Home