James Alwyn Morrison

James Alwyn Morrison was born in Statesville, North Carolina on February 9, 1930 to Eugene Morrison Jr and Jane Garner Morrison. He grew up in Statesville, but moved to Orlando, Florida in 1947. After graduation in 1949, he hitchhiked to Miami, and worked in the hotel business as a lifeguard and cabana manager. In 1951, he was drafted into the Army and served as a Corporal stationed in Kyoto, Japan as a company clerk in a medical unit. He was discharged after 2 years of service in 1953. He returned to Miami and continued to work as he did before the war until 1957, moving to Charlotte, North Carolina after his Dad passed away.

It was in Charlotte that Jim met the love of his life Tersea Dwyer and married her on December 11, 1959. Jim and Teresa had 2 daughters, Karen Elizabeth born in 1964 and Tracey Lynne born in 1967. Jim’s greatest joy was in raising his 2 girls, enjoying many years of swim team, special trips to Sarasota, FL, and even enjoyed several cruise-ship tours.

In 1961, Jim began a career of 35 years in sales and management with American Greeting Corporation. He would later retire in 1994 with excellence of service and many achievement awards. After retiring, he started a new venture and assisted a friend in opening a travel agency called Cruise Holidays. He also worked part-time at the Peninsula golf course in Cornelius, North Carolina. Jim’s gracious spirit led he and his wife to volunteer with the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra where they met and hosted many famous musicians.

Jim was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 40 years where he also served as an elder. He enjoyed golfing, doing church activities and enjoyed fellowship with his friends.

Jim had 4 brothers and 1 sister who have all preceded him in death as well as his daughter Karen, 1996; wife Teresa, 2013; nephew Chris, 2013 (survived by wife Mary); and nephew, Barrett 2013. He is survived by his daughter Tracey and his nieces and nephews.