Allen Kent Morrison

Born June 18, 1928 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, he was the son of Reverend Justin Alspach Morrison and Elma Gail (Aldrich) Morrison. He was the grandson of Reverend Rufus Alfred Morrison and Eva (Alspach) Morrison as well as Hiram Henry Aldrich and Bonnie May (Snook) Aldrich.

An Army veteran of World War II, serving in occupied Japan, as well as being a Korean War veteran, he was proud of his service to this country. In his later years, he liked to recount some of his many army experiences to others including traveling through the bombed-out city of Hiroshima on a troop train.

He held a bachelor’s and master’s degree in agriculture and education from Purdue University. While attending college he was active in music programs and was involved with The Wesley Foundation, where he met the love of his life. He and Carolyn (Yates) Morrison eloped and were married January 3, 1951. Their love affair continued for over 56 years until her death on August 26, 2007.

Twenty years of his 30 year teaching career were spent in the Monroe County Community schools where he taught science and horticulture. A talented gardener and plant expert, he was known for having beautiful gardens and landscapes everywhere he lived. A self-taught amateur genealogist, he and Carolyn spent many happy retirement years traveling around the country doing family research. This research often yielded amazing stories of Revolutionary War ancestors and family lines traced as far back as the early 1600’s.

He was a 50 year member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. His devotion to his Lord, his church and his family were a constant throughout his life and served as an example to his children and all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Keith Aldrich Morrison. He is survived by his daughter Gail Payton and son-in-law Robert, his son David Yates Morrison and daughter-in-law Susan, His son Clark Allen Morrison and daughter-in-law Robin, former daughter-in-law Ann, grandsons Jason Robert Payton, Ryan Jackson Payton, Justin Andrew Morrison, Brian Wesley Morrison and great- grandaughter Maelie Morrison.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Bloomington on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 11:00. Friends may call at the church two hours prior to the service. Family requests that any memorial contributions be made to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church or The Salvation Army.

Arrangements under the direction of Deremiah-Frye Mortuary Greene & Harrell Chapel, 700 W. Gourley Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.DeremiahFryeMortuary.com