John Merrill Morse, Jr.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, John Merrill Morse, Jr. of San Antonio, was received by the Lord on March 30, 2006. A proud Korean War veteran, John moved to San Antonio in 1992 and opened a consulting and wholesale business after serving as city manager for Old Bridge, New Jersey, where he lived for 30 years. Out-going and inquisitive, John developed many friendships, pursued numerous interests and was involved in many organizations, including.

The Alamo Coin Club, Men's Prayer Group, and the Texas Republicans. He also faithfully attended Cornerstone Church. Most importantly, John was proud of his heritage and spent much of his time researching genealogy to create a deeply treasured Morse family book, spanning 12 generations. A member of a large family and community of friends, the sudden loss of John will be mourned by many.

Preceded in death by mother Margaret Mildred and father John Merrill Mintire Morse II. John is survived by his beloved wife and companion, Linda Morse; sisters, Joanne, Margaret and her husband Joe; daughter, Gloria Dumm and her husband, Ken; son, John Morse and his wife Lisa; grandchildren, John, Jeff, A.J., Brianna, Ashley, Nicole, and Kayla. Other surviving relatives include mother-in-law, Dorothy J. Sager; sister-in-law, Donna Ferrie and her husband George. John will never be forgotten by the many people whose lives he touched with kindness, generosity and never-ending optimism. Although his presence will be greatly missed on Earth, we are comforted in knowing that John will still be looking after us all from Heaven.