of Harrison, AR

February 5, 1926 - July 14, 2016

Ira J. Morrison, 90, born in Ashland, New Hampshire, went to be with his Lord Thursday, July 14, 2016, while recently residing with his daughter, Marcia Oser and her husband Gary, in Greenville, Ohio. He was predeceased by his parents, Webster and Elsie Morrison, of New Gloucester, Maine; his wife, Janice Morrison; and his son, Dr. Clinton Morrison, of Harrison, Arkansas.

Ira is survived by his four daughters, Marcia Oser (Gary) of Greenville, Ohio, Joanne Brown (Phil) of The Villages, Florida, Fay Phillips (Tom) of Schroon Lake, New York and Cheryl Shakespeare (Mike) of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter-in-la, Laura Morrison, of Gulfport, Mississippi; as well as 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Ira had five brothers, preceded in death were Bill Morrison of New Gloucester, Maine and Arnold Morrison of Gray, Maine; living are Earland Morrison of Alfred, Maine, Lloyd Morrison of New Gloucester, Maine, and John Morrison of Morrill, Maine.

While living in New Gloucester, Ira worked for Merrill Transport in Portland. He later worked for Word of Life Ministries in Pottersville, New York, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Springfield, Tennessee, Thayer Construction in Anaheim, California, and then finished his career working for the Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch in Harrison, Arkansas. Ira's utmost desire was to bring glory to God and reach others for Christ. He was known by his family and friends for his concern of others and time spent as a prayer warrior for so many. He will be greatly missed.

Visitation was Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas.

Graveside service followed at New Hope Baptist Cemetery in Omaha, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be sent to the Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch, 5742 Boys Ranch Drive, Harrison, AR 72601.

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