Larry Clifford Morrison, 80, passed away in his home on April 1, 2019. He was born on March 10, 1939 in Pontiac, Michigan. Larry graduated from Waterford High School in 1957, after which he joined the U.S. Navy and started boot camp in February of 1958. He served on 8 different ships throughout his 30 year career, that took him from Michigan to California to Georgia to Florida to Virginia and finally back to Florida where he retired on October 1, 1987. He was earned many awards in his 30 year career including 2 Bronze Stars.
Lary was active with several organizations, including The American Legion, Post 268, the VFW, Post 9610, VFW Post in Palm Beach Gardens where he served as Commander, DAV and the Masons.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Roxane (Keyes) Morrison; his 2 sisters, Barbara (Morrison) Cooper and Mona (Morrison) Ormiston and a granddaughter and a grandson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Gwendoline (McIlquaham) Morrison of Lake Park; his 5 children, Cheryl Ann (David Massey), Larry Clifford, Jr, Dawna Marie (Robert Leigh), Gary Lee (Kathleen) Morrison and Kevin Jay Morrison. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren,
Raquel (Derek) Johnson, Gabrielle Morrison, Michael Leigh, Justin Morrison, Melanie Leigh, Tyler Morrison, Jeremy (Felicia) Morrison, Kiersten Morrison, Rebecca Massey, and Lillian Morrison; 5 great grandchildren, Christian, Caleb, Andrew, Lucas and Connor, with 2 more on the way, Margaret and Jackson. Larry is also survived by 3 step grandchildren and 9 step great grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL, CREMATION & EVENT CENTER at HILLCREST, 6411 Parker Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33405 with a Funeral Service to be held at 2:00 PM. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
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