John Morrison

John Morrison, 96, of Benton passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Little Rock, AR. He was born on August 11, 1915 in Mountain View, AR to the late Neal and Cora Johnson Morrison. Mr. Morrison was a licensed minister and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Benton. He had worked for Reynolds Metals in Bauxite from the 50’s to the 70’s.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dean Morrison, two sisters, and six brothers.

He is survived by two daughters, Sue Wages of Plano, TX and Sheri Gourley of Benton; 3 grandchildren, Lance Wages of Shreveport, LA, Mark Wages of Plano, TX, and Jimmy Gourley of Amity, AR; 6 great grandchildren, Erin Brown of North Carolina, Eric Wages of McAlister, OK, Micah Wages of Shreveport, Cody Gourley of Fayetteville, Chad Gourley of Bismarck, and Caitlyn Gourley of Benton, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2012 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Bro. Carlon Higgs will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, July15th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047).

Memorials may be made to Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 501 S. Border, Benton, AR 72015.