William Stuart Morrison

William Stuart Morrison, 81, of 103 Dahlia Lane in Stokesdale, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 2, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Morrison was born June 18, 1930 in Virginia, son of the late Mariom and Myrtle Howerton Morrison. He was a retiree of the US Air Force. He retired as a Master Sergeant. After his service in the military, he worked with the Natural Science Center for 25 years. He also helped with mobile meals locally.

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Morrison of the home; son, Timothy W. Morrison and wife, Phalla of Pleasant Garden; six grandchildren, Jason C. Robbins and JoAnn R. Trogdon, Cayla Alexandra Morrison Dillon and John Strickland, Wayne Stuart Morrison and wife, Allison, Benjamin Timothy Morrison and wife, Brittany, Monica Paula Morrison and Sophath Hinh Morrison; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Rebecca Wandling and husband, John of Smithfield, VA and Jo Anne Pilcher and husband, Charlie of Hampton, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jewel Morrison; and a brother and sister.

There will be no formal visitation.

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