Alton Gordon Morrison, Sr.

Alton Gordon Morrison, Sr., 80, of 1008 Church Street in Eden, passed away Monday night, April 27, 2015, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 30, at First Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard will be performing military rites.

Mr. Morrison was born December 8, 1934 in Leaksville, NC to the late Fred Gordon Morrison and Myrtle Heffinger Morrison. He was a 10 year US Navy veteran. Eight of those 10 years were served on the USS Saratoga aircraft carrier. Following his military service Mr. Morrison became an insurance agent working for several different insurance companies throughout his career including MetLife and Western-Southern Life. He was a member of First Church of the Brethren and was a huge Carolina fan.

He is survived by his wife, Millie Harmon Morrison of the home; two sons, Al Morrison, Jr. and wife, Sandy of Eden and Tony Morrison and wife, Tina of Yadkinville; three daughters, Jodi Langel and husband, Mark of Stoneville, Judi Jones and husband, Garry of Eden, and Jan Odom and husband, Randy of Wentworth; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Morrison and wife, Pattie of Eden; and his beloved Border Collie, "Abby".

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at First Church of the Brethren and other times at the residence.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Brethren, 730 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com