Carl E. Morrison, age 89, died Friday, November 2, 2012 at 2:15 AM at Hardin Hills Nursing Home, Kenton.

He was born on March 6, 1923 in McGuffey, Ohio to Earl and Erdene (Wies) Morrison and they preceded him in death. On July 27, 1947 he married Berniece L. Cockerell and she preceded him in death on April 22, 1990.

Carl retired from the Kenton City Schools after working for over seven years as a custodian. He was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ, McGuffey. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in 1943.

Surviving are a daughter, Debra (Loyd) Conley of McGuffey; two brothers: Richard (Jeanette) Morrison of Kenton and Donald Morrison of Kenton; one sister: Hazel Umphress of New York; sister-in-law, Stella Morrison of Mt. Victory; two grandchildren: Earl (Kate) Conley & Melissa (Jeff) Gallant; five great grandchildren; special friend of the family, Austin Bailey of Ada.

He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

A funeral service will begin at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2012 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger with Pastor Jacob Huber officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger with graveside military services conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.

Friends may call 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be to the McGuffey Church of Christ Building Fund.