James Patrick Morrisroe

Jim Morrisroe, September 5, 1935 – March 13, 2020. Jim passed away peacefully Friday afternoon surrounded by his family. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois to Irish immigrant parents, Ann and James Morrisroe. Jim was one of 5 children, 2 who passed away during childbirth. After graduation from high school, Jim tried out for Chicago White Sox as a walk on and, then tried out for Washington Senators. As a lefthander, he threw a mean pitch. During this time, he also felt a calling as well as a duty as the first-born son of Irish parents, to explore a vocation within the church. This led him to attend The Servite Order Seminary in Granville, Wisconsin for 3 years. Ultimately, Jim concluded he did not have religious vocation and instead was called to Marriage and Family. Jim finished his studies at Arizona State. Jim started his work career in Transportation with the Sante Fe Railroad in Phoenix, Arizona where he met his first wife Donna Williams. Jim and Donna had three children. During their marriage, Jim heeded the advice of one of his railroad mentors who told him the future was with the airlines. Jim decided to leave the railroad and pursue and new career with Flying Tigers and took his young family from Arizona to Los Angeles then ultimately to Texas. Jim and Donna were married for 10 years before Donna passed away. After being widowed with three young children, Jim met the next love of his life, Lorraine Bachman who was a widow with seven children of her own. They were married in 1974 and, thus, began the wonderful love affair that lasted over 40 years. Even while Jim continued his career with Flying Tigers, he and Lorraine formed Mayflower Services, a local cartage trucking company in Grand Prairie employing over 100 employees and operating 45 vehicles. After selling the company in 1987, Jim and Lorraine focused on enjoying their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In 1988, Federal Express purchased Flying Tigers and Jim continued his career in International transportation until his retirement in 2006. After retirement Jim started working for the Texas Rangers to fill his time. He also volunteered for 15 years as an Ambassador at the DFW Airport. He volunteered 10 years as Citizen on Patrol with the Grand Prairie Police Department. Jim was a Dad, a Husband, a Grandpa, a Friend, a Volunteer, a Golfer, a Coach, a Storyteller and a loyal servant of God. He is now in Heaven dancing with his love.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Morrisroe. He is survived by his children, Therese M. Coons, James Morrisroe, Kathleen Morrisroe, Priscilla Aylesworth, Barbara Anderson, Roger Bachman, Randy Bachman, Rory Bachman, Ralph Bachman, Rick Bachman, his Sister, Mary Ann King of California, 16 Grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and nephews, Michael King, Brendan King and Sean King. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth 1814 Egyptian Way Grand Prairie, TX 75050.

Arrangements are as follows: Visitation: Tuesday, March 17th between 5:45p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Bean Massey Burge 2951 South Beltline Road Grand Prairie, TX 75052. Funeral Mass: Wednesday at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church 610 NE 17th St, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Burial immediately following to take place at Bear Creek Cemetery 100 Bear Creek Cemetery Rd, Euless, TX 76039.

Note: The family recognizes we are in unique times, and we hope you will join us in remembering our father. This gathering will not violate any number threshold guidelines. However, we recognize many will wish to re-frame from handshakes and hugs or even not to attend. Please do what makes sense for you.